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How to Describe a Cloud
A young woman in Taipei is confronted with the blindness of her mother who is convinced she has a sixth sense. Shot with little facilities, but it is Verbeek’s most mature film - about uprooting, spirituality and modernity.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the life of Rami Yatziv, a man with intellectual disabilities who has lived in an institution for decades. His daughter, director Tali Yatziv, attempts to reconnect with him and understand his world. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the challenges of communication within institutional settings.
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed for its sensitive and intimate portrayal of its subject, 'How to Describe a Cloud' was praised for its emotional depth and Tali Yatziv's courageous approach to documenting her relationship with her father. It offered a poignant look into the lives of individuals in long-term care facilities.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw emotional honesty and intimate directorial approach.
Highlights the complexities of memory, identity, and familial connection.
A powerful and sensitive look at life within an institution.
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Awards & Accolades
Awarded the FIPRESCI Prize at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Tali Yatziv began making the film as a way to process her own complicated feelings about her father and his life in the institution.
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