Pittsburgh premiere

Director: Eyal Halfon
Israel, 2005, 35mm, 104 minutes
Hebrew, Russian, English and Filipino w/ subtitles
An ambitious, multilayered ensemble piece, What a Wonderful Place exposes the difficulties faced by foreign workers in post-Intifada Israel. This poignant and disturbing film raises questions about the changing face of Israeli culture and highlights the universal need for human dignity. Winner of four Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Film at the Jerusalem International Film Festival, and Israel’s 2005 official Oscar submission for Best Foreign Film. Adult content.

In collaboration with Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival.