Tel Aviv on Fire [תל אביב על האש]
Directed By: Sameh Zoabi
January 14, 2018 / Arabic Hebrew / 100 min
A fledgling writer for a popular soap opera gains success by collaborating with a brusque army commander in this comedy set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film finds unexpected humor in the most precarious of situations while providing a timely reminder of the importance of listening.
For a preview with IC co-directors Chip Oscarson and Marc Yamada, listen to the IC podcast “From the Booth” Episode 3.2 Winter 2020.
IMDB Movie Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5791098/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
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