Seven recorded tapes from 1984 reveal Israeli poet Yona Wallach discussing her experiences with madness, drugs, and her relationship with God.
Synopsis
Seven recorded tapes from 1984 reveal Israeli poet Yona Wallach discussing her experiences with madness, drugs, and her relationship with God.
Synopsis
Yona Wallach's voice resonates through lost tape reels from 1984, recorded during her final interviews with Hilit Yeshurun. The Seven Tapes, directed by Yair Qedar, presents a portrait of the Israeli poet, who candidly discusses her writing process, her relationship with God, and her experiences with madness, sex, and drugs. The film combines Wallach's confessions with archival footage, animated interpretations of her poetry, and additional interviews, creating a rich narrative of her life and work. Premiering at the 2012 Jerusalem Film Festival, it won awards for Best Film and Best Sound.
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Why Watch
- Meet Yona Wallach, an extraordinary Israeli poet.
- See innovative animation of Wallach's poetry.
- Find out about Wallach's controversial life experiences.
Did You Know
- The Seven Tapes premiered at the 2012 Jerusalem Film Festival.
- Yona Wallach's interviews were recorded in 1984, shortly before her death.
- The film won both Best Film and Best Sound awards at the festival.
- The documentary has a runtime of 56 minutes.
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What awards did The Seven Tapes win at the 2012 Jerusalem Film Festival?
The Seven Tapes won the Best Film and Best Sound awards in the documentary film competition.
Who conducted the interviews with Yona Wallach featured in The Seven Tapes?
The interviews with Yona Wallach were conducted by Hilit Yeshurun.
What is the duration of The Seven Tapes?
The duration of The Seven Tapes is 56 minutes.
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