Cleveland Jewish FilmFest

What a Wonderful Place

(Israel, 2005, 104 minutes, Hebrew/ Russian/Filipino with English subtitles)
Director: Eyal Halfon
Mature Audiences Only

Sunday, October 7, 7:00 PM, Cedar Lee Cinemas

wwp8.jpgWhat a Wonderful Place develops a number of compelling characters and story lines while exposeing the difficulties faced by foreign workers in Israel today. This poignant and disturbing film raises questions about the changing face of Israeli culture and highlights the universal need for human dignity and contact.  Winner of four Israeli Academy Awards (ncluding Best Picture), Best Film at the Jerusalem International Film Festival, and Israel’s 2006 official Oscar submission for Best Foreign Film.

A discussion with filmmaker Eyal Halfon will follow the screening