Like YOSSI & JAGGER (2002), an expose of gay life inside the Israeli army that didn’t exactly support the image Israel would like to project to the outside word, Dalia Hager and Vidi Bilu's drama proved controversial. One of the few films that focuses entirely on young Israeli women conscripted into the army at age 18, it presents a rather unflattering picture of a military largely composed of disinterested, politically disengaged teenagers who'd rather shop than fight.
Unlike other Israeli soldiers who serve their obligatory two years of military service in far-flung parts of the country, recently inducted 18-year-old Mirit (Naama Schendar) is stationed clo...
Released:
2005
Rated:
NR
Length:
94 mins