Set against the backdrop of another Israeli war, in Tel Aviv, Amir and Johnny’s long time friendship is put to the test, right before their 40th birthday as they set out on a quest of self discovery.
Snowland
Script by: Jonni Zicoltz, Yuval Segal, Directed by: Jonni Zicoltz
(Israel 2020, 88 mins, Hebrew, English subtitles)
Main Cast: Shlomi Koriat, Ori Pfeffer, Tali Sharon, Nati Kluger, Ann Bloshinsky, Shmil Ben Ari, Eyal Zusman, Razia Israeli, Haim Znati, Shula Chen, Abraham Celektar, Oshrat Ingedashet, Liron Baranes
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of another Israeli war, in Tel Aviv, Amir and Johnny’s long time friendship is put to the test, right before their 40th birthday as they set out on a quest of self discovery. Amir is grappling with daughter’s cancer diagnosis and his crumbling marriage, as his wife issues a restraining order against him. While Johnny is coming to terms with shutting down his mythological bar and breaking up his 6 year relationship with Mickey, just as they’re about to walk down the aisle.Both men are lost, living small lives and losing two major loves, a wife and daughter, and despite their immense pain, they’re searching for a ray of light, a smile, and a silver lining beyond the dark mountains ahead.
AWARDS, FESTIVALS & SCREENINGS
Buenos Aires International Film Festival
Cyrus International Festival of Toronto
Cuzko Underground Cinema Festival
Orlando Film Festival
Alexandria VA Film Festival
Nottingham International Film Festival
Melbourne/Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival
Santa Monica International Film Festival
Berlin/Manchster Lift-Off Film Festival
LA Indies Festival
Worldfest - Houston International Film Festival
Continental NY Film Festival