Underplayed Gems

Hide and Seek (1980)

Hide and Seek poster
Original title
מחבואים
Directed by
Dan Wolman
Genre
drama film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
Israel
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

In 1946 Jerusalem under British rule, a young boy's discovery of his own sexuality intersects with the rising tension between Jewish and Arab communities. The film follows his personal struggles alongside broader conflicts about identity and courage.

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What happens

Hide and Seek (Hebrew: מחבואים, Machboim) is an Israeli drama film, directed by Dan Wolman. It was written by Avi Cohena and Wolman and had a limited theatrical release in 1980. The film stars Gila Almagor, Benyamin Armon, Chaim Hadaya, Efrat Lavie, Rahel Shor and Doron Tavory. The movie is the first Israeli film ever to address themes of homosexuality. The film is set in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period in 1946, and along with homosexuality, it also seriously examines issues of nationalism and bravery. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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