A Touch of Magic (1993)

Osnat is a teenage girl living with Down’s Syndrome who is fighting for her place in society, and her future. She does not get on with her peers, some of whom are prejudiced against individuals with special needs, whilst her mother makes sure all the others are kept at bay. The mother, a successful lawyer, has little patience for her daughter and her sort. One weekend, the pair head off to the countryside where Osnat’s grandmother lives. Uneducated and superstitious, Osnat’s mother is every bit as disdainful of her own mother as she is of her daughter. When a magician passes through the village, for a brief moment it seems as if the relationship between the three generations of women is about to turn a corner; however, the magician ends up disappearing as cryptically as he had appeared, leaving mother, daughter, and grandmother to find their own path to happiness.

Director: Baruch Dienar
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vyacheslav Ganelin
Editing: Rachel Yagil
Production: Belfilms
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Budget: $120,000
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Baruch Dienar
More Films in Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Touch of Magic about?
Osnat is a teenage girl living with Down’s Syndrome who is fighting for her place in society, and her future. She does not get on with her peers, some of whom are prejudiced against individuals with special needs, whilst her mother makes sure all the others are kept at bay. The mother, a successful lawyer, has little patience for her daughter and her sort. One weekend, the pair head off to the countryside where Osnat’s grandmother lives. Uneducated and superstitious, Osnat’s mother is every bit as disdainful of her own mother as she is of her daughter. When a magician passes through the village, for a brief moment it seems as if the relationship between the three generations of women is about to turn a corner; however, the magician ends up disappearing as cryptically as he had appeared, leaving mother, daughter, and grandmother to find their own path to happiness.
Who directed A Touch of Magic?
A Touch of Magic was directed by Baruch Dienar.
Who stars in A Touch of Magic?
A Touch of Magic stars Ezra Dagan, Edna Fliedel, Aviva Ger, Osnat Bar-Net Sand.
How long is A Touch of Magic?
A Touch of Magic has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is A Touch of Magic?
A Touch of Magic is a Drama, TV Movie film.
What is the budget of A Touch of Magic?
A Touch of Magic had a budget of $120,000.
Where was A Touch of Magic produced?
A Touch of Magic was produced in Israel.