Agenda

One week and a day

Movie Nights at the Jewish quarter

Thursday, July 13,

Museu d'Història dels Jueus

Drama
Israel, 2016. 98 min
Original title: Shavua ve Yom
Director: Asaph Polonsky
Original version: Hebrew
Catalan subtitles

Synopsis: In the Jewish religion, a week of sitting Shiva (or mourning the deceased) is called for after a funeral. However, for Eyal and Vicky, a week is hardly enough time to properly mourn the loss of their 25-year-old son Ronnie. As the world refuses to accommodate Vicky and Eyal's sensitivities during their time of bereavement, the two grieving parents find themselves acting out in outlandish ways as they attempt to regain a sense of control over their lives.
Asaph Polonsky's debut feature One week and a day juxtaposes the grieving process against the immutable fact that, despite the most painful losses imaginable, the world stops for no one's mourning. With endearing performances from Shai Avivi and Evgenia Dodina as Eyal and Vicky, and Tomer Kapon as Zooler, One week and a day provides a nuanced perspective on loss that's as funny as it is insightful.

Free admission

Trailer

Organized by: Patronat Call de Girona. With the collaboration of: Festival de Cinema Jueu de Barcelona and Girona Film Festival