Private Project

RUBEN

Ruben, a 13-year-old boy, has to prepare for his bar mitzvah. Amidst his doubts and religious guilt, he is unsure if he wants to become a man and go through with his bar mitzvah.

  • Raphael Heslot
    Director
  • Jonathan Israël
    Writer
  • Raphael Heslot
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    France
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    DLSR 4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Raphael Heslot

Fluctuating between the digital world and the world of cinema, Raphaël makes the transition to directing for his first professional short film. With this personal subject, he sheds light on a moment in his life that he experienced at the age of 13.

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