The Cemetery Club (2006)

The Cemetery Club (2006) poster

10 o'clock, Saturday morning. A group of elderly women and men carry plastic lawn chairs across the Mount Herzl National Cemetery in Jerusalem. In the shade of an old pine tree, they sit down, in a circle and discuss matters sublime and elevated. For over two decades, the "Mt. Herzl Academy has held its weekly meeting at this cemetery. Seated between the graves of the nation's dignitaries, they debate the history of modern philosophy, read poetry, eat lunch and determine the fate of the Jewish nation. Director Tali Shemesh has been following the "Academy" for the last 5 years, focusing on two members: Minia, the director's grandmother, and Lena, her great aunt. The film unravels the jagged, intense, almost impossible relationship between these two extremely different women, who each bereaved of the man she loved remain bound together by history and Fate.

Director: Tali Shemesh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rona Kenan, Eldad Guetta
Cinematography: Shark De Mayo
Editing: Aliza Esquira
Production: Norma Productions
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית, Polski
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Tali Shemesh
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cemetery Club about?
10 o'clock, Saturday morning. A group of elderly women and men carry plastic lawn chairs across the Mount Herzl National Cemetery in Jerusalem. In the shade of an old pine tree, they sit down, in a circle and discuss matters sublime and elevated. For over two decades, the "Mt. Herzl Academy has held its weekly meeting at this cemetery. Seated between the graves of the nation's dignitaries, they debate the history of modern philosophy, read poetry, eat lunch and determine the fate of the Jewish nation. Director Tali Shemesh has been following the "Academy" for the last 5 years, focusing on two members: Minia, the director's grandmother, and Lena, her great aunt. The film unravels the jagged, intense, almost impossible relationship between these two extremely different women, who each bereaved of the man she loved remain bound together by history and Fate.
Who directed The Cemetery Club?
The Cemetery Club was directed by Tali Shemesh.
Who stars in The Cemetery Club?
The Cemetery Club stars Lena Bar, Minya Rubin, Tali Shemesh.
How long is The Cemetery Club?
The Cemetery Club has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Cemetery Club?
The Cemetery Club is a Documentary film.
Where was The Cemetery Club produced?
The Cemetery Club was produced in Israel.