An Israeli Love Story
Sipur Ahava Eretz-Israeli, feature film, historical drama, Israel, 2017
DIRECTED BY: Dan Wolman
CAST:
Adi Bielski (Margalit Dromi),
Avraham Aviv Alush (Eli Ben Zvi),
Maya Wertheimer (Michalik),
Alex Ansky (Yitzhak Ben Zvi),
Idan Barkai (Nahum)
SCRIPT:
Dita Guery (based on play by Pnina Gary)
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Ran Aviad
Synopsis:
An Israeli Love Story is based on the true story of the love affair between Pnina Gary, from kibbutz Nahalal, and Eli Ben-Zvi, son of the second president of the State of Israel. The film is set during the turbulent period of pre-state Israel. Margalit meets Eli on a bus and falls in love with him instantly. She tries to get close to him but he’s too busy with the Palmach. Finally, Margalit moves in with Eli, they set a date for their wedding, but Israel’s harsh reality intervenes.
color, digital, 93 min