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“… one of those endearing films that presents itself as a comedy but turns out to have more on its mind than easy laughs.”
—San Diego Journal
- Second Prize, Rodos Eco Films International Festival, Cyprus
- Grand Prix Award, Cross Roads International Film Festival, Lublin, Poland
- Audience Top 10 Laurel Choice, HotDocs International Film Festival, Canada
- Nominated for the Israeli Oscar Awards for Best Documentary
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The Beetle
by Yishai Orian
Israeli director Yishai Orian, the owner of an old Volkswagen Beetle, is about to become a father. His mechanic says the car will not last long, and his wife complains it is unsuitable for a baby. Determined to keep his beloved VW, Orian embarks on a journey, which begins with the Beetle’s previous owners, continues to a repair shop in Jordan, and finally ends with the birth of his first child.
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