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Three Mothers
(Shalosh Ima’ot)

Saturday, July 21, 9:30 pm
Israel—106 minutes
In Hebrew, Arabic and French with subtitles
Directed by Dina Zvi-Riklis.
Written by Alma Ganihar and Dina Zvi-Riklis.
With Gila Almagor, Miri Mesika, Rivka Raz, Raymond Amssalem, Tracy Abramovici, Dana Zilberstine, Tali Sharon

The Hakim sisters, Rose, Flora and Yasmin, were born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1942. Their parents gave them names of flowers, and King Farouk of Egypt gave them his blessing. Today, in Israel, they live together in an apartment without men and without children. Rose is a singer, and her performances in French, Hebrew and Arabic at various ages provide a musical backdrop for a web of intrigue.

The sisters lives are shrouded in tender secrets, brought to life with an emotional script and stellar ensemble cast, notably from Israel's acclaimed performer Gila Almagor and strong direction by Zvi- Riklis. Based on a true story. Produced by Yifat Prestelnik and Eran Riklis. Director of Photography: Shai Goldman.


Accompanying Short:

Fool Me Once

U.S.A.—14 minutes.
Written and Directed by Paco Farias.
Starring Sharon Lawrence and Tom Irwin. Diamonds and a dare lead an unfaithful wife to an unexpected revelation.

Followed by Jasmine Supper Under the Stars Barbecue and Buffet. Buffet tickets are $25 for passholders; $30 for non-passholders.
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