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The War is Over
In 1999 the Rahmanis and their three children emigrated to Switzerland during the NATO bombing in Serbia. After years of living in their new homeland, the family faces the prospects of deportation. Desperate to stay, Rasim - the father of the family and an ex- music teacher - masterminds the making of an Albanian Dance Troupe in order to garner signatures of support from the community… The War is Over is an intimate narrative that reflects the common immigrant experience in the age of globalization. Can a good man hold up under the excruciating pressures of war, exile and deportation? Will he be able to rebuild his life abroad and make sense of it?
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Plot Summary
The film follows a young Israeli woman named Rivi who is determined to leave her oppressive family and marriage. Facing significant cultural and familial resistance, she seeks a new life in Paris. Her journey is one of self-discovery and defiance against societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of freedom, identity, and the struggle for personal liberation within a rigid social structure.
Critical Reception
The film received critical acclaim for its powerful performances, sensitive direction, and poignant exploration of a woman's fight for independence. Critics lauded its emotional depth and the nuanced portrayal of complex family dynamics and cultural pressures.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw emotional honesty and compelling lead performance.
Celebrated for its sensitive direction and exploration of a woman's liberation.
Noted for its insightful portrayal of cultural and familial conflict.
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Fun Fact
The film is a semi-autobiographical work inspired by the lives of the director siblings, Ronit and Shlomi Elkabetz, and their family experiences.
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