Siren (2013)

Siren follows the adventures of Eli an Israeli high school kid who tries to find his place in society during Israels Memorial Week for the victims of the Holocaust and the Fallen Soldiers.

Director:

Jonah Bleicher

Writers:

Jonah Bleicher, Etgar Keret (story)

Stars:

Ariel Kruszyn, Shani Aviv, Itai Eshet

Cast

Cast overview:
Ariel Kruszyn	...	Eli
Shani Aviv	...	Sivan
Itai Eshet	...	Sharon
Yosef Carmon	...	Shulem
Almong Badash	...	Gilad
Eyal Priente	...	Zuri

Storyline

Siren follows the adventures of Eli an Israeli high school kid who tries to find his place in society during Israels Memorial Week for the victims of the Holocaust and the Fallen Soldiers.

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Genres:

Short | Drama | History | War

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User Reviews

Teen life is universal - with an added Israeli twist

Siren opens like a curious sci-fi film but slowly transitions into a compelling story of real life horrors and the harsh realities of growing up in the Middle East. Set in an Israeli high school, Siren gives us a glimpse into the lives of fresh-faced youngsters not quite ready for the world beyond the confines of their school walls. The cinematography is breathtaking, relying on warm colors and natural light to bring out the innocence of the schoolchildren. Siren also shows us that jockeying for position, bullying, cliques, pranks, and flirtations are part of teenage life in every country on every continent. The students' fears and hopes and dreams are universal. The relationships are familiar. And that's ultimately what makes Siren so satisfying. We get to know these kids and the culture in which they are trying to survive - with the added twist that "survival" in this land takes on a more literal meaning than much of the world.

Details

Country:

France Israel USA

Language:

Hebrew

Release Date:

2013 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Tzfira

Filming Locations:

Israel

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZeneyRjones films, Salaud Morisset, Tal Siano productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

17 min

Color:

Color