Cinema Sabaya

2021
1h 31m

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7.1/10

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Eight women, Arab and Jewish, take part in a video workshop hosted by Rona, a young filmmaker. With each camera take, the group dynamic forces the women to challenge their beliefs as they ge... Read allEight women, Arab and Jewish, take part in a video workshop hosted by Rona, a young filmmaker. With each camera take, the group dynamic forces the women to challenge their beliefs as they get to know one other.Eight women, Arab and Jewish, take part in a video workshop hosted by Rona, a young filmmaker. With each camera take, the group dynamic forces the women to challenge their beliefs as they get to know one other.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

425

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 7 wins & 10 nominations total

Videos2

Trailer 1:50

Cinema Sabaya

Trailer 1:50

Cinema Sabaya - official US trailer

Trailer 1:50

Cinema Sabaya - official US trailer

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7/10

a multiethnic project makes an interesting story

Israel's submission to the 95th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film depicts nine women - both Jewish and Arab - collaborating on a project. In the course of the movie, the viewer gets to learn about the characters, their trials and tribulations, and even an argument about politics.

I understand that "Cinema Sabaya" is Orit Fouks Rotem's solo feature film debut. Well, I gotta say that it's an impressive one. Basically, it's about what makes us human. Filmed in a naturalistic style, it emphasizes the realization among these women that their similarities outweigh their differences.

I guess that there might be an argument that the movie takes a simplistic approach to complex issues. Maybe, but this movie isn't intended as a deep look at that. It's about these women and how their come to understand what they have in common. Check it out if you get a chance.