Yoav Biran

A relentless mother stops at nothing to reach her son before the night is over.

The borders of Israel are fraught with high tension. Since October 7th, uncertainty about the enemy’s next move has left residents in a state of perpetual anxiety. The pressure leads to bizarre situations, with no clear end in sight. Stories oscillate between tangible borders and imagined ones, painting a picture of a society struggling to rise from the ashes.

Amidst the harsh Israeli desert, 16-year-old deaf Akram and his cousin tend to their 120 cows, struggling to provide them with water. Despite his duties, Akram dreams of spending his days driving carelessly in his Subaru Impreza. He remains determined to balance his responsibilities and chase his dreams, no matter the cost.

Lali is sexually assaulted on a dark road in a Tel Aviv parking lot. Awake, yet unable to move an eye, she stares at a single streetlight. The next morning, Lali wakes up to a reality which she refuses to accept.

73 years after the birth of Israel and the “Nakba” (‘catastrophe’), Rothschild 16, where Israel’s declaration of independence took place, is still a popular location for different tour guides who highlight diverse narratives of the event.