Synopsis: On the verge of sleep, two young sisters find themselves facing the fear of war. Imaginary characters come to their aid: a turtle, a spiky hedgehog, a missile, and a tooth fairy that doesn’t really exist. Their mother does everything in her power to stop their loss of innocence but discovers that the task is more difficult than she imagined.
Submitter Statement: This is a film about parenting during wartime, inspired on real questions my daughters asked me during the war.
Like any child, they tried to understand the new reality that was imposed on them after the 7.10 massacre. Their questions were innocent and at the same time so painful.
This film offers a poignant glimpse into the realities of war through the perspectives of two young girls, shedding light on the dilemmas faced by every parent in this situation.
This is my debut film.
Director: Tehila Lapidot
Writer: Tehila Lapidot
Producer: Tehila Lapidot
Key Cast: Gaia Marom Lapidot, Shahar Marom Lapidot
Country of Origin: Israel
Language: Hebrew
Subtitles:
Runtime: 00:02:44
Student’s Project: No
T
ehila Lapidot
– Creator of the film “War Before Bedtime” – production grant, Keren Makor.
– Playwriter of Children’s play “Princess Pitzpitsputz”. Short theater festival, Tzavta theater, 2022.
– Participation in a group exhibition: “LovingArt .MakingArt” ,Tel Aviv, 2015.
– Participation in a group exhibition: Corner of Happiness, Tel Aviv 2013.
– The “Hari Harshon” Award for Literature, Hebrew University, 2010.
– Participation in a group exhibition at the European Contemporary Art Biennale, Italy, 2008.Education:
2024: Master’s student, documentary film, Sapir College. First Year.
2011-2014: master’s degree, bibliotherapy, Haifa University. Cum Laude.
2007-2010: bachelor’s degree, Hebrew literature, and creative writing (prose and playwriting), Hebrew University.
2004-2005: The School for visual theatre. including directing, cinema, animation and editing courses.Additional courses:
2021: film and television screenplays, stage center, Isreal.
2016-2017: Storytelling course, “Golem” center, Israel.
2006: Residency Program ‘Unidee’, Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto in Biella, Italy.