Seeds of Summer (2008)

Seven years after completing an Israeli Defense Course for female combat soldiers, director Hen Lasker returns to take a deeper look at the place where she first fell in love with a woman. Over the course of 66 days and nights, Lasker shoots a fly-on-the-wall documentary that allows unprecedented intimacy into the lives of the trainees and commanders of the Israeli army. The dichotomy of the innocence of these baby-faced trainees with the heavy burden of military service is a central theme of the film, illustrated in a scene where they discuss losing their virginity while waiting their turn to fire a machine gun. But it is the director’s relationship with Smadar, a breathtaking commander struggling to mask her gentle soul with a strict military persona, which makes the film truly enchanting. The intersection of love, duty, and personal growth thrive through to the film’s surprisingly moving finish.

Director: Hen Lasker
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Romance
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Uri Ophir
Editing: Sari Ezouz, Ada Etgar
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he

Keywords

israel, army, national service, israeli defense force, lgbt

Trailer

Seeds of Summer Trailer
More Films by Director: Hen Lasker
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seeds of Summer about?
Seven years after completing an Israeli Defense Course for female combat soldiers, director Hen Lasker returns to take a deeper look at the place where she first fell in love with a woman. Over the course of 66 days and nights, Lasker shoots a fly-on-the-wall documentary that allows unprecedented intimacy into the lives of the trainees and commanders of the Israeli army. The dichotomy of the innocence of these baby-faced trainees with the heavy burden of military service is a central theme of the film, illustrated in a scene where they discuss losing their virginity while waiting their turn to fire a machine gun. But it is the director’s relationship with Smadar, a breathtaking commander struggling to mask her gentle soul with a strict military persona, which makes the film truly enchanting. The intersection of love, duty, and personal growth thrive through to the film’s surprisingly moving finish.
Who directed Seeds of Summer?
Seeds of Summer was directed by Hen Lasker.
Who stars in Seeds of Summer?
Seeds of Summer stars Hen Lasker, Yarden Nir, Smadar Gilad, Lotem Boiem, Karim Lapidot, Nizar Hassan.
How long is Seeds of Summer?
Seeds of Summer has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Seeds of Summer?
Seeds of Summer is a Comedy, Documentary, Romance film.
Where was Seeds of Summer produced?
Seeds of Summer was produced in Israel.