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- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 27 m
- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 27 m
Summary An intimate and universal coming of age story set within a dysfunctional, mourning family. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Directed By: Nir Bergman
Written By: Nir Bergman
- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 27 m
- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 27 m
Knafayim Shvurot
75
3.3
Summary An intimate and universal coming of age story set within a dysfunctional, mourning family. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Directed By: Nir Bergman
Written By: Nir Bergman
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
75
92% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
8% Mixed
2 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
75
92% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
8% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Evokes grand emotions -- anxiety, sadness, joy -- sometimes within moments of one another. Broken Wings has heart and a poetic soul.
The movie's sense of emotional claustrophobia is underscored by a complete lack of interest in Middle Eastern politics, or in anything outside the troubled family unit.
At its best, the movie combines the musical and psychological meanings of a fugue. Sons and daughters and mother take up themes of dislocation and identity loss, and deepen them at every turn.
This intimate, warmly made family portrait always feels true. The performances are particularly good.
Heartfelt acting and a sometimes tragic but ultimately life-affirming story make this an unusually touching Israeli production.
A sensitive and well-observed drama that, while not breaking new ground, marks its director-screenwriter as someone to watch.
If Israel needs a Mike Leigh to capture the angst of its silently suffering working class, it could do far worse than Nir Bergman.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 8 User Ratings
3.3
25% Positive
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75% Negative
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User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 8 User Ratings
3.3
25% Positive
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75% Negative
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Production Company
Israeli Film Fund,
Norma Productions,
Yes-DBD Satellite Services
Release Date Mar 12, 2004
Duration 1 h 27 m
Rating R
Genres
Awards
Awards of the Israeli Film Academy
• 9 Wins & 11 Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Palm Springs International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
