Tuesday, November 11
Landmark (Theater 6)
7:00 PM
Hen Lasker
Israel, 2008
63 min
Seven years after completing an Israeli Defense Course for female combat soldiers, director Hen Lasker returns to take a deeper look at the place where she first fell in love with a woman. Over the course of 66 days and nights, Lasker shoots a fly-on-the-wall documentary that allows unprecedented intimacy into the lives of the trainees and commanders of the Israeli army. The dichotomy of the innocence of these baby-faced trainees with the heavy burden of military service is a central theme of the film, illustrated in a scene where they discuss losing their virginity while waiting their turn to fire a machine gun. But it is the director’s relationship with Smadar, a breathtaking commander struggling to mask her gentle soul with a strict military persona, which makes the film truly enchanting. The intersection of love, duty, and personal growth thrive through to the film’s surprisingly moving finish.
Also Showing, Lesbanese (Alissar Gazal, Australia, 27 Min): How do lesbians living in Lebanon get their groove on? How do they negotiate their desires within a traditionally conservative culture? This documentary introduces a diverse array of women who are savvy, sexy, and confident with their identity.
SEEDS OF SUMMER (http://www.edenproductions.co.il/)
ADMISSION: $10 non-member / $8 members