Rent Eyes Wide Open (2009)
3.6 of 5 from 117 ratings
1h 30min
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- Synopsis:
- Aaron, a married butcher working in Jerusalem's Orthodox community, is respected by friends and family – a pillar in the community. However, when he hires handsome runaway student to assist with his business, sexual tensions bristle, and the pair cautiously embark on a love affair that must be kept hidden at all costs. Meanwhile, a neighbouring shopkeeper persists in seeing a man of her own choosing, even though she's been promised by her father to another. As forbidden truths come to the fore, these lovers are forced to either confront or relent in the face of centuries old religious community, with startling results.
- Actors:
- Zohar Shtrauss, Ran Danker, Tinkerbell, Tzahi Grad, Isaac Sharry, Avi Grainik, Eva Zrihen-Attali, Haim Zanati, Mati Atlas, Iftach Ophir, Safrira Zachai, Lidor Daudi, Tal Barak, Bar Kalfin, Royi Zolicha, Eden Alon
- Directors:
- Haim Tabakman
- Producers:
- David C. Barrot, Rafael Katz
- Writers:
- Merav Doster
- Aka:
- Einaym Pkuhot
- Studio:
- Peccadillo Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama, Lesbian & Gay
- Collections:
- A World of Difference: A History of Gay Cinema, Drama Films & TV
- Countries:
- Israel
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not released
- Run Time:
- 94 minutes
- Languages:
- Hebrew
- Formats:
- Pal
- Colour:
- Colour
