Private Project

Forgiveness

Anat (35) and her former lover, Leon (45), navigate the complexities of their painful history. . Anat awakens in Leon's spacious van, which is filled with numerous bird cages, and soon discovers that he intends to take her back to the very place where their paths first crossed. As old wounds resurface, the desire for forgiveness becomes an enduring presence, gripping them both.

  • Miki Levy
    Director
  • Miki Levy
    Writer
  • Miki Levy
    Producer
  • Michal Bahral
    Producer
  • Shiri Lotan
    Key Cast
  • Eyal Salama
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Israel
  • Country of Filming:
    Israel
  • Language:
    Hebrew
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Miki Levy

Miki Levy studied film and video at IFS (London). In her original country, Israel, she continued as a script manager in films and television series such as "Mr. Mani," "Tobianski," and "Trumpet in the Wadi".
She also directed in theater productions such as "Enemy of Love," "The Anatomy of the Soul," "A Lesson For Example," and more.

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Director Statement

Mickey Levy has decided to direct her debut film, delving into a subject that is deeply personal to her: women's rights. The film centers around a woman attempting to break free from a toxic relationship, raising the question of whether forgiveness and moving forward are attainable. Anat's life has been marred by adversity - she is a struggling singer in a disreputable club, plagued by alcoholism and shame. Leon endeavors to restore their relationship and offer them both a shot at redemption, but can it truly be achieved?