Maya
A Film by: Michal Bat Adam
(Israel, 2009, 89 Minutes, Color, DVD, Hebrew, English Subtitles)
A struggling young actress lands the leading role in a theater production. She is to play the part of a girl who undergoes a traumatic experience and is committed to a mental hospital. The actress, seeking to research her character in depth, spends some time observing in a psychiatric ward. As a result she brings to the role aspects that don't jibe with the director's take on the part - creating conflict between herself and the director.
By the evening of the play's premiere, the actress is walking a thin line between acting and madness.
AWARDS, FESTIVALS & SCREENNINGS
• The Boston Jewish Film Festival - opening film
• Houston International Film Festival
• Israel Film Festival - Los Angeles
• The Israeli Film Festival in Hong Kong
• East Bay JFF (Contra Costa JFF)
• Calgary JFF
• Palm Beach JFF
• Atlanta JFF
• Denver JFF
• Maine JFF
• Austin JFF
• Zagreb JFF
• St. Louis JFF