At age 22, Csilla was abducted from a pub in Hungary and sold to a prostitution ring in Israel before escaping and seeking justice for her trafficking.
Synopsis
At age 22, Csilla was abducted from a pub in Hungary and sold to a prostitution ring in Israel before escaping and seeking justice for her trafficking.
Synopsis
Csilla stands in front of the Levinsky Clinic in Tel Aviv, reflecting on her past. At 22, she was abducted from a pub in Hungary and sold into a prostitution ring in Israel. Now, ten years sober, she volunteers at the clinic, helping women in similar situations. When the Israeli Ministry of Interior denies her residency application, she hires a private investigator to gather evidence of her trafficking. Csilla returns to confront her kidnappers, determined to reclaim her story and seek justice.
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Why Watch
- Meet Csilla, a unique survivor of trafficking.
- Follow her quest for recognition in Israel.
- See the impact of community theater on storytelling.
Did You Know
- Csilla was abducted at age 22 from a pub in Hungary.
- The film was released in 2019 with support from Yes Doco.
- A crowdfunding campaign for Csilla's legal expenses launched on July 24, 2019.
- The film has a runtime of 60 minutes.
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Who directed A Whore Like Me?
A Whore Like Me was directed by Sharon Yaish and Yael Shachar.
What is the main plot of A Whore Like Me?
The plot follows Csilla, who is abducted and sold to a prostitution ring in Israel, and her journey to obtain proof of her trafficking after escaping.
What support did A Whore Like Me receive for its production?
The film was produced with the support of Yes Doco, the New Fund for Film and Television, and the National Council for Culture and the Arts.
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