Dark Night (2005 film)

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Dark Night (also known as Layla Affel) is an Israeli short film directed by Leonid Prudovsky.

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Title

The title refers to the song that in the dark night ride one of the Israeli soldiers is whistling. It is a tune of Russian war song Тёмная ночь (lit. Dark Night).

Plot

In the dark night two young Israeli soldiers are on their ride control. When their car runs on explosive and Palestinian fighters are seeking for them. The soldiers hide into a house of a Palestinian couple and take house owner as hostages.

Crew

The film stars: Eran Amichai, Johnny Arbid, Hanan Savyon, Pini Tavger, and Helena Yaralova.

Awards and festivals

Awards

Festivals (official selection)

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References

  1. Jewish Motifs International Film Festival "Festival 2007: Awards", Jewish Motifs International Film Festival . Retrieved on 20 September 2012.
  2. Palm Springs International Shortfest "Films DARK NIGHT (LAYLA AFEL)" Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine , Palm Springs International Shortfest . Retrieved on 20 September 2012.
  3. Jewish Motifs International Film Festival "Festival 2007: Awards", Jewish Motifs International Film Festival . Retrieved on 20 September 2012.