• Title:
• Aviva My Love

• Director:
• Shemi Zarhin

• Hebrew with English subtitles

• Israel, 107 minute

• Venue:
• Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater and
  The Avalon

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Writer/Director Shemi Zarhin (Passover Fever) provides a fresh story about the universal struggles of self-discovery and happiness with his newest film, winner of two Wolgin Awards (Actress, Screenplay) and six Israeli Film Academy Awards, whose backdrop is unmistakably Israeli.  Aviva, a hard-working hotel cook with remarkable writing abilities, is on the verge of fulfilling a longstanding dream of becoming a writer. She hid her talents from friends and family for years until her sister introduced her to Oded, an accomplished novelist.  This seasoned writer immediately recognizes her talent and Aviva is taken under his wing.  Amidst all of her promise is her family life, which is riddled with struggles; the constant need for money (her husband lost his job and is questionably depressed), a mother who threatens suicide, and three troubled children.  This unpredictable story of a woman in a power struggle with herself comes to a head when it is revealed that her mentor has ulterior motives; thus complicating even further her struggle between practicality and fulfilling her dreams.

Wolgin Award for Best Actress – Assi Levy at Jerusalem Film Fest

Wolgin Award for Best Screenplay – Shemi Zarhin

Golden Goblet for Best Screenplay at Shanghai International Film Fest

6  Awards of the Israeli Film Academy for Best Actress, Director, Editing, Picture, Screenplay and Supporting Actress

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