Private Project

A Dream of Ya'akov

Hagar's (27) fiancée, Yaakov, dies in battle during the October 7th War in Gaza. Pregnant with their first child, Hagar has to adapt to a new reality. The film depicts her personal journey, becoming a single mother and mourning his loss, while still strongly feeling his presence.

  • Ohad Rechtman
    Director
  • Ohad Rechtman
    Writer
  • Hagar Daniels Ozeri
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    חלום יעקב
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    500 ILS
  • Country of Origin:
    Israel
  • Country of Filming:
    Israel
  • Language:
    Hebrew
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sapir College, School of Audio & Visual Arts
  • Rome International Film Festival
    Rome, Georgia
    United States
    October 30, 2024
    North American Premiere
    One Year Post October 7th Special Event
Distribution Information
  • Sapir College
    Distributor
    Country: Israel
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Ohad Rechtman

Ohad Rechtman is a 26yo Israeli filmmaker. Growing up in a kibbutz in northern Israel, he showed interest in film from a young age.
Ohad is a 2nd year student in filmmaking in Sapir College.

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Director Statement

I believe films can help us see the world through the eyes of others and bring us closer together. As film tells a local story, it also tells a universal one, which can apply to anyone who have lost someone close.