Eyes wide open

Director Haim Tabakman/Israel

A married, Orthodox, Jerusalem butcher and Jewish father of four falls in love with his handsome, 22-year-old male apprentice, triggering the suspicions of his wife and the disapproval of his Orthodox community.

  • world premiere Un Certain Regard Cannes 2009
  • winner grand prix Ghent International Film Festival 2009
  • John Schlesinger Award Palm Springs International Film Festival 2010