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202272 minPGdocumentary

Moving On

202272 minPGdocumentary

Every couple of years, residents of Neot Smadar kibbutz swap houses without knowing in advance which home they will receive.

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Maya Mcmanus Ronen

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Every couple of years, residents of Neot Smadar kibbutz swap houses without knowing in advance which home they will receive.

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Maya Mcmanus Ronendirector

Maya Mcmanus Ronenwriter

Sarit Hararicast

Carmela Engelsrathcast

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Neot Smadar kibbutz, reestablished by former Jerusalem residents, is home to a unique house-swapping ritual. Every few years, members exchange homes without prior knowledge of their new addresses. Maya Mcmanus Ronen's debut film captures the daily life of this cooperative community and the customs that define it. The 72-minute documentary offers insights into the rules and dynamics of this unconventional lifestyle.

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