How to Swim
איך לשחות
On a light orange background, cartoon-like illustrations of the two main characters: Avigail, young and heavily pregnant, and Tami, an older woman carrying a large tote bag
Directed byNoa Gusakov
Screenplay byNoa Gusakov
Produced byLeah Tonic
StarringDina Sanderson
Orli Zilbershatz
CinematographyEitan Hatuka
Edited byNoy Barak
Music byAyelet Gabay
Release date
  • June 1, 2018 (2018-06-01) (Tel Aviv Student Film Festival)
Running time
15 minutes
CountryIsrael
LanguageHebrew

How to Swim is a 2018 Israeli short drama film written and directed by Noa Gusakov.

Plot synopsis

In the last few days of her pregnancy, a terrified mother-to-be tricks a stranger into spending time with her.

Production

The film was produced with funding from Gesher Multicultural Film Fund and a grant from the International Student Film Festival, as a winner of the "Short Along the Way" program.[1]

Cast

  • Dina Sanderson – Avigail
  • Orli Zilbershatz – Tami
  • Omry Ashin – Husband
  • Gal Macadar
  • Irit Digmi

Reception

In his review of the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival, Ofer Liebergal commended both lead actors for their performances, and said that their respective personalities permeate the film and provide it with its quality.[2] Film critic Yair Raveh called the film one of his favorites of 2018, called it "enchanting, creative and original", and said it was a prime example of exciting things happening in the short-film genre.[3] He also called it "best film of the festival" in his review of the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival.[4]

Awards

  • Best Narrative Short Film – Annapolis Film Festival
  • Gold Award – Robinson Short Film Competition, Pittsburgh
  • Doron Halperin Award, Best Short Film – Women Directors Film Festival, Israel[5]
  • Vimeo Staff Pick

Festival screenings

References

  1. ↑ "נעה גוסקוב | ייצוג 1". www.yitzug1.co.il. Retrieved 2019-05-27.
  2. ↑ "פסטיבל סרטי הסטודנטים 2018: דיווח ראשון". סריטה (in Hebrew). 12 June 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  3. ↑ רוה, יאיר (2018). "להכיר את העתודה של הקולנוע בארץ". סינמסקופ (in Hebrew).
  4. ↑ ""בלתי נראה" ו"כל הכבוד" הם הזוכים בתחרויות בפסטיבל סרטי הסטודנטים 2018 (הרשימה המלאה וסיכום אישי) | סינמסקופ". 16 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-05-27.
  5. ↑ "לא הגיעה לטקס בגלל השבת - ואיבדה את הפרס". mako. 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2019-05-27.
  6. ↑ "How to Swim". SND Films. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  7. ↑ "How to Swim". Palm Springs Shortfest. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  8. ↑ "Short Film 6: Don't Talk To Strangers". Encounters Film Festival. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  9. ↑ "Hamptons International Film Festival : HOW TO SWIM "Eich Lishot"". filmguide.hamptonsfilmfest.org. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  10. ↑ "How to Swim". Kustendorf Music and Film Festival. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  11. ↑ "19th Annual NJJFF: How to Swim; In Her Footsteps • JCC Metrowest". JCC Metrowest. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  12. ↑ "How to Swim". Toronto Jewish Film Festival. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
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