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The Band's Visit
Why this pick
Its deadpan Israeli humor and unhurried encounters turn a small accident of fate into a deeply humane story, echoing Maktub’s belief in unexpected kindness.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2017 1h 40m ISR
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Magic Men
Why this pick
A warm, bittersweet road film about two mismatched men pursuing an old debt, with the same blend of rough-edged masculinity, humor, and emotional repair.
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A Matter of Size
Why this pick
This affectionate underdog comedy finds dignity and solidarity in an unlikely group of friends, matching Maktub’s generous spirit beneath its streetwise surface.
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Hunting Elephants
Why this pick
An offbeat Israeli caper balances criminal schemes with grief, family friction, and tenderness—ideal if Maktub’s comic criminal world and heartfelt turns appealed.
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The Matchmaker
Why this pick
Its nostalgic, bustling Israeli setting and warmly comic supporting characters build toward emotional generosity rather than easy sentimentality, much like Maktub.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Guy Amir
Chuma
Hanan Savyon
Steve
Chen Amsalem
Lizo
Edna Blilious
Bruria
Abraham Celektar
Itzik Cohen
Elkaslasi
Anastasia Fein
Doniasha
Igal Naor
Tzafuf