Barren

Mordechai Vardi
Filmfestival
Fri 21 Apr 23 - Sun 30 Apr 23

An ultra-Orthodox couple is in pain because of its childlessness. A rabbi forces a special treatment on the woman, which leads to a big crisis with fundamental questions about faith and religion.

An ultra-Orthodox couple is trying to have a baby. Pressure runs high and they suffer from the strict scrutiny by their parents and society. When her husband goes on a trip to pray for a child, an impostor abuses the woman’s desire to have a baby and rapes her. The couple faces a difficult crisis, which rises fundamental questions about faith and religion.

‘Barren’ stands out due to the tender camera work, right editing, experienced acting, subtle music, a nuanced scenario and above all the stunning ending.

direction
Mordechai Vardi
cast
Mili Eshet, Yoav Rotman, Ilanit Ben-Yaakov
duration
108 min
year
2022
country
Israel
language
Hebrew
Subtitles
Dutch, English

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Mordechai Vardi

‘Barren’ is a curious film, with characters you believe in and care about.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-717835