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Like a Butterfly

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Alfred (81) is a colorful street philosopher, loved by women, but it’s Ruth (77) who he has loved the most. After 18 years of separation, their daughter sets out to confront the past and try to reunite the family.

Topics: Relationship, Elderly, Family Relations
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Directed by: Iris Gershon Nagar
Production: Iris Gershon Nagar
Writer: Iris Gershon Nagar
Cinematography: Moshe Amar, Iris Gershon Nagar
Editing: Omer Yefman
Participants: Alfredo Gershon, Ruth Shmuel, Omer Nagar, Shachar Nagar
Screened at the festival: Astra Film Festival * Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist – Winner Best Short Film * Girona Film Festival – Special Mention * Katze Film Festival – Winner Best Original Score * APOX film festival * International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra Awards * FactoryFest * Euroshorts Young Filmmakers

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