Anna-Maxim (virtual)
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Anna, a nursing assistant, works as a caregiver to Maxim, a bitter Holocaust survivor and former painter. Living together in a small, aging house, she witnesses his daily struggle with dementia – a condition he stubbornly refuses to acknowledge. When his doctor presents a promising treatment option, Anna embarks on a creative quest to raise the necessary funds, revealing the unexpected depths of their relationship.
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: A well made drama about the complex relationship between a Holocaust survivor and his caregiver.
BONUS PROGRAMMING: Part of New shorts from Sapir College.
Presented as Part Of Virtual shorts program
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DETAILS
YEAR: 2025
RUN TIME: 27 Minutes
LANGUAGE(S): Hebrew
SUBTITLES: English subtitles
PREMIERE STATUS: International premiere
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CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):Jonathan Handelsman
SCREENWRITER(S):Jonathan Handelsman
CAST:Dafna Donat, Shmil Ben Ari
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