
Known for
9.0Artist Eli Shamir paints the view from his studio balcony - fields stretching to the horizon, ancient oak trees, and a generation of farmers that is disappearing from the vistas of the Jezreel Valley. His large oils are treasured by collectors worldwide. It was director Ben Shani's encounter with one of Shamir's works that spawned the idea of documenting the artist at work. Neither of them had any idea that everything would change as the filming progressed, as an unforeseen danger threatened to rob Shamir of his talent. Filmed over the course of ten years, A lullaby for the Valley focuses on the fascinating figure of Eli Shamir and his paintings. As time passes, like the endless fields of the valley, they are transformed before our very eyes.
A Lullaby for the Valley
2020
NRAs a young promising poet marked for greatness, Yossi Sarid unintentionally found himself in politics and eventually became the leader of the Left. He was ambitious; aspiring to save those on the margins of society but was often rejected by them. His dream of serving as Education Minister came true; when it did, he chose to insist on his principles at the cost of overthrowing the government. For 50 weeks and five days, Education Minister Sarid fought with the Orthodox Shas party that demanded its education movement’s debts be covered, and refused to yield even when he was called as “Evil Haman” and when the Prime Minister said he’d turned into a liability. This is the story of the eternal opposition leader who refused to compromise despite the consequences.
Yossi Sarid
2023
NRAfter writer Nir Baram began losing his belief in the-two state solution, he embarks on journey to see the Occupation firsthand. He meets people on both sides of the conflict and asks difficult questions. Gradually he discovers some surprising and astonishing truths that will make him reevaluate the situation.
A Land Without Borders
2017
NRFor more than twenty years, the Israeli Kneller family's "Town Lyne" motel in the US hosted various, guests. Over time, the family's lives came to resemble the chaotic, colorful world that existed in its rooms.
Do Not Disturb
2026
NRNava, Miki, and Ilan live together while running Tmuna Theater. The film portrays an alternative family that built an alternative theater, navigating between institutional recognition and an ongoing struggle for survival.
Three's a Company
2026
Behind the camera
9.0Artist Eli Shamir paints the view from his studio balcony - fields stretching to the horizon, ancient oak trees, and a generation of farmers that is disappearing from the vistas of the Jezreel Valley. His large oils are treasured by collectors worldwide. It was director Ben Shani's encounter with one of Shamir's works that spawned the idea of documenting the artist at work. Neither of them had any idea that everything would change as the filming progressed, as an unforeseen danger threatened to rob Shamir of his talent. Filmed over the course of ten years, A lullaby for the Valley focuses on the fascinating figure of Eli Shamir and his paintings. As time passes, like the endless fields of the valley, they are transformed before our very eyes.
A Lullaby for the Valley
2020
NRAs a young promising poet marked for greatness, Yossi Sarid unintentionally found himself in politics and eventually became the leader of the Left. He was ambitious; aspiring to save those on the margins of society but was often rejected by them. His dream of serving as Education Minister came true; when it did, he chose to insist on his principles at the cost of overthrowing the government. For 50 weeks and five days, Education Minister Sarid fought with the Orthodox Shas party that demanded its education movement’s debts be covered, and refused to yield even when he was called as “Evil Haman” and when the Prime Minister said he’d turned into a liability. This is the story of the eternal opposition leader who refused to compromise despite the consequences.
Yossi Sarid
2023
NRAfter writer Nir Baram began losing his belief in the-two state solution, he embarks on journey to see the Occupation firsthand. He meets people on both sides of the conflict and asks difficult questions. Gradually he discovers some surprising and astonishing truths that will make him reevaluate the situation.
A Land Without Borders
2017
NRFor more than twenty years, the Israeli Kneller family's "Town Lyne" motel in the US hosted various, guests. Over time, the family's lives came to resemble the chaotic, colorful world that existed in its rooms.
Do Not Disturb
2026
NRNava, Miki, and Ilan live together while running Tmuna Theater. The film portrays an alternative family that built an alternative theater, navigating between institutional recognition and an ongoing struggle for survival.
Three's a Company
2026
