A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.
Acting
Tom Mercier's feral physicality — the naked entrance scene alone.
Direction
Lapid's confrontational style that refuses to let you settle.
Writing
The dictionary as dramatic device — brilliant and maddening.
Director
Nadav Lapid
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tom Mercier was a complete unknown discovered in a Paris martial arts gym; his physical background explains that feral opening.
The film sparked actual diplomatic tension — Israel's culture minister called it 'self-hating,' proving Lapid's point.
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