Ink of Yam (2019)

Ink of Yam (2019) poster

A bomb hits, the windows vibrate—just a few minutes later, the needle starts buzzing again. In a city full of conflict, Poko Chaim and Daniel Bulitchev, two Russian tattoo artists, have created a place where there are no walls. Here, they immortalize the stories of Jerusalem's inhabitants. The ink under their skin connects them all. A glance at their tattoos sheds a whole new light on the heart of the Holy City and its inhabitants. The tattoo studio is open to everyone, regardless of nationality, religion, or skin color. The conversations that take place under painful circumstances often resemble confessions. Customers provide insight into their lives in this controversial city, their beliefs, and their fears in this constant conflict that shapes their everyday lives. There are moments when Poko and Daniel are almost simultaneously psychologists and artists...

Director: Tom Fröhlich
Genre: Documentary
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Production: HessenFilm und Medien
Country: Germany
Language: العربية, English, Deutsch, עִבְרִית
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Tom Fröhlich
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ink of Yam about?
A bomb hits, the windows vibrate—just a few minutes later, the needle starts buzzing again. In a city full of conflict, Poko Chaim and Daniel Bulitchev, two Russian tattoo artists, have created a place where there are no walls. Here, they immortalize the stories of Jerusalem's inhabitants. The ink under their skin connects them all. A glance at their tattoos sheds a whole new light on the heart of the Holy City and its inhabitants. The tattoo studio is open to everyone, regardless of nationality, religion, or skin color. The conversations that take place under painful circumstances often resemble confessions. Customers provide insight into their lives in this controversial city, their beliefs, and their fears in this constant conflict that shapes their everyday lives. There are moments when Poko and Daniel are almost simultaneously psychologists and artists...
Who directed Ink of Yam?
Ink of Yam was directed by Tom Fröhlich.
What genre is Ink of Yam?
Ink of Yam is a Documentary film.
Where was Ink of Yam produced?
Ink of Yam was produced in Germany.