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Streaming January 12-24, 2024 Digital Screening Room

Israel | 50 minutes | 2023

Purple Bells

International Premiere

Winner at the DocAviv Film Festival, Purple Bells intricately weaves the narrative of Danni, a second-generation immigrant hailing from the Soviet Union, whose relationship with his parents had been marred by shame. In a poignant exploration, the film chronicles Danni's transformative journey as he comes to terms with his past. Through a series of interviews, he delves into the rich tapestry of his parents' lives, unraveling their incredible tale. The film's captivating storytelling is elevated by extraordinary animation, vividly reimagining their experiences in Soviet Russia and their subsequent Aliyah to Israel. As Danni seeks to forge a deeper connection with his heritage, the animated sequences serve as both a commemoration of their arduous journey and a means of gleaning invaluable lessons from it.

Director's Bio

Directed by Daniel Romanayev

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Daniel Romanayev graduated from Tel Aviv University in 2021 from the Film and Digital Media Program (B.A, M.F.A). In his second year in school, he directed and produced V.R Noir, a virtual reality film that was featured at the Haifa Film Festival and Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival.

Cast and Credits

Director

Daniel Romanayev

Screenwriter

Daniel Romanayev

Cinematographer

Ofek Derin, Daniel Romanayev

Editor

Daniel Romanayev

Cast

Olga Sneh, Lilia Sneh, Alexey Romaneev, Inna Romaneev

Film Info

Year

2023

Country

Israel

Run-time

50 minutes

Language

Hebrew and Russian with English subtitles
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