Between Dreams and Waking

A young woman named Sarah is haunted by visions of her deceased mother and a mysterious desert landscape. As she grapples with her grief and a crumbling relationship, she begins to unravel the truth about her family's past and her own identity. The film blurs the lines between reality, dreams, and memory as Sarah seeks solace and understanding.

Between Dreams and Waking received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric visuals and emotional depth, while some found its pacing and narrative structure to be somewhat opaque. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating its artistic ambition but occasionally struggling with its surreal elements.

• Visually stunning with a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.

• An emotionally resonant, albeit abstract, exploration of grief and identity.

• Some viewers found the dreamlike narrative challenging to follow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's artistic merit and emotional impact, with many highlighting the strong performances and evocative cinematography. However, a significant portion found the plot to be too ambiguous and slow-moving, leading to a less engaging experience for some.

Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.

The film was shot in the stark desert landscapes of Israel, which heavily influenced its visual style and thematic exploration of isolation and introspection.