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Exploring true events of women's discrimination that happened in Israel, “Summer Shade” offers a slice-of-life insight into an Israeli summer day. Gal, a 13- year-old redhead girl runs away from her older sisters, towards her favorite relaxing summer spot: the magical refreshing pond nearby her summer house. Only that shortly after her arrival, a group of ultra-orthodox Hassidic Jews arrive into the place and violently kick her out of there.

Official Selection Short of the Week

Official Selection 64th BFI London Film Festival 2020
Official Selection Aspen Shortsfest 2020
BIFA Longlisted 2021 Short film
Official Selection Energa Cameraimage 2020
Official Selection Haifa Film Festival 2020

Official Selection ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival 2021
BSC Short Film Cinematographers Competition 2020 - Student Winner

Israel - UK | 2020 | 15' | colour | 5.1 surround | Hebrew | English subtitles |

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