Happy Holidays

A fractured country under a magnifying glass: Scandar Copti presents a moving family drama against the backdrop of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Haifa. A car accident has initially only minor consequences for young “Fifi”. But the event sets in motion a chain reaction of lies and intrigue that plunges two families – one Jewish-Israeli, the other Palestinian – into deep crisis.

With great empathy for all sides, ›Happy Holidays‹ paints a portrait of a young Israeli generation caught between conservative values and its own lack of direction. Through a narrative made up of alternating episodes, a complex kaleidoscope of perspectives emerges. Ultimately, it is above all young women who show strength in this tense situation and give us cause for hope. A powerful movie. An important movie.

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