A Birthday from the Movies
Zoar, 17, is completely uninterested in his approaching birthday. He is preoccupied with his constantly fighting parents, his secret crush on Rotem, and even the looming presence of world hunger (which, ironically, doesn't concern him much). To celebrate his birthday, his sister makes him a bold promise: all of his wishes will magically come true. Suddenly, the most fantastical events begin to unfold. Is it possible that the world, which Zoar knows to be realistic and devoid of magic, is truly changing? This amusing coming-of-age comedy, created in 2007 as a high school graduation project, won first place in a national pitching competition for Best Screenplay.
Aviv Kaufman
Director
Aviv Kaufman
Screenplay
Li-ron Lobel
Producer
Tom Schwartz
Zoar
Chen Atias
Ma'ayan (Zoar's Sister)
Gonen Shahar
Rotem
Omri Harel
Eli (Ma'ayan's Boyfriend)
Nitzan Abekasis
Michal (Zoar's Mom)
Ami Melnikov
Ofer (Zoar's Dad)
Rom Lotan
Tom (Zoar's Friend)
Ohad Barak
Gal (Zoar's Friend)
Michel Hadad
Homeless Guy
Yaniv Almog
Guy #1
Dor Bibi
Guy #2
Dana Tirosh
Girl #1