This evening we will screen "Iyim Avudim", "Lost Islands",
with English subtitles, followed by a facilitated discussion over coffee and cake in the tradition of the Israeli Cinematech. In 2008, Lost Island won four Israel academy awards --"Best Actor" Michael Moshonov, "Best Supporting Actor" Shmil Ben Ari, "Best Music", "Best Costume Design" --plus received 10 more nominations.

THIS IS THE LAST MOVIE UNTIL NEXT FALL!

Synopsis:

The year is 1980 . . .

The Levis, a large family with a unique lifestyle, live in what was then a rather naive State of Israel. Mr. Levi lectures his children daily on the importance of fulfilling their dreams, while his wife preaches absolute family loyalty.
The family's twin boys both fall in love with a new girl in town. Erez, our hero, discovers how difficult it is to balance family loyalty against fulfillment of one's personal dreams. Matters become increasingly complicated when Erez somehow causes a severe family crisis. Beset by guilt feelings, he attempts to escape his fate, somehow exchanging dreams with his twin brother. He is drafted into a commando unit of the Israeli Army, just as his brother always dreamed of doing, while Ofer remains at home to take care of his broken family and has an affair with the love of Erez's life.

Can Erez challenge destiny? Of what value is the life of someone who does not fulfill his dreams?