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| Blush | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Michal Vinik |
| Written by | Michal Vinik |
| Produced by | Amir Harel Ayelet Kait |
| Starring | Sivan Noam Shimon Jade Sakori Dvir Benedek |
| Cinematography | Shay Peleg |
| Edited by | Joel Alexis |
| Music by | Daphna Keenan |
| Production company | Lama Films |
| Distributed by | Film Movement M-Appeal World Sales |
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| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Israel |
| Languages | Hebrew, Arabic |
Blush (Hebrew: ברש - "Barash") is a 2015 Israeli drama film about teenage lesbian girls. It was written and directed by Michal Vinik, starring Sivan Noam Shimon, Jade Sakori and Dvir Benedek. The original title was Barash.
According to cinema researcher, Raz Yosef, Blush is part of contemporary Israeli film which "offer new ways of being in the world, life and relationships based on queer temporality that are not necessarily founded on past lessons or future expectations, but rather derive from the desire for the “here and now.”
Plot
Naama (Sivan Noam Shimon) lives with her family in a typical suburb. Naama is used to partying with her friends and having casual sex with boys. Her parents aren't aware of her way of life, being concentrated on her soldier sister.
One day Naama meets a new student in school, and immediately feels attracted to her. They become friends and lovers and the new student, Dana (Jade Sakori) introduces Naama to Tel Aviv parties and drug scenes. Naama gets lost in Dana's love and world.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Haifa International Film Festival | Best actress - Sivan Noam Shimon | Won |
| Best actor - Dvir Benedek | Won | ||
| Best screenplay - Michal Vinik | Won | ||
| 2016 | Guadalajara International Film Festival | Best full-length film - Michal Vinik (director) | Nominated |
References
- Guy Lodge. Film Review: 'Blush', Variety. July 4, 2016
Further reading
- Costa, Daniela (February 9, 2016). "'Barash' is an edgy Israeli film about two enamored teenage girls". AfterEllen.
- Holland, Jonathan (September 25, 2015). "'Barash': San Sebastian Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
External links
- Barash (Blush) at Lama Films
- Blush at IMDb
- Barash (Blush) at Israeli Film Database
- Barash (Blush) at Lumiere
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