Drama
SODA
סודה
About the film
Starring Lior Raz (Fauda) and Rotem Sela, this gripping drama is set in 1956, where a beautiful seamstress moves into a tight-knit neighborhood of Holocaust survivors. Whispers about her mysterious past as a Capo stir unrest, especially for Shalom, the community’s respected leader and former resistance fighter. Torn between his growing passion for the woman and his duty to uncover the truth of her past, Shalom faces an emotional battle that could unravel everything. A compelling tale of love, loyalty, and moral conflict.
Followed by Q&A with Erez Tadmor, director
CAST AND CREW
year: 2024 duration: 96 MIN language: HEBREW WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES director: EREZ TADMOR writer: SHLOMO EFRATI, EREZ TADMOR producers: SHEMI SHOENFELD, MOSHE EDRY cast: ROTEM SELA, LIOR RAZ, NETTA SHPIGELMAN Q&A:JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL RETROSPECTIVE HONORING DIRECTOR EREZ TADMOR, FEATURING HIS LATEST FILM: SODA
MEET THE director
Q&A with Erez Tadmor, director
Erez Tadmor is a director and screenwriter, a two-time Ophir Award winner, recognized as a leading figure in contemporary Israeli cinema. His films, including Strangers, Big Story, The Son of God, and the cult hits Matchmaking ‘ Matchamking 2 and Soda, have left a lasting impact. Tadmor’s style blends social realism with powerful personal stories, using natural lighting, intimate camerawork, and authentic acting. His work often explores themes of identity, belonging, trauma, and survival, offering a complex portrayal of Israeli society.
