Walk on Water
“He was trained to hate until he met the enemy.”
Drama
Eyal, an Israeli Mossad agent, is given the mission to track down and kill the very old Alfred Himmelman, an ex-Nazi officer, who might still be alive. Pretending to be a tourist guide, he befriends his grandson Axel, in Israel to visit his sister Pia. The two men set out on a tour of the country, during which Axel challenges Eyal's values.
VIBE
A deeply introspective and somber journey through complex identities and historical trauma. The film unfolds with a quiet intensity, exploring prejudice and the possibility of connection against a backdrop of lingering darkness. It's a contemplative, character-focused experience.
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