In the Prime of Her Life (2010)
This modern adaptation of S.Y. Agnon’s story takes place in a small city at the edge of the desert. In this barren landscape, Tirza, a young woman who lives alone with her father, becomes entranced by Akaviah Mazal, a lecturer at the college where she is studying. As she gets lost in the secrets of their entwined past, enchantment turns to obsession and Tirza does everything in her power to get Mazal’s attention and win his heart. Despite the warnings and fears of those closest to her, Tirza pursues her dangerous quest for love. Will she succeed in righting the injustices of the past and break the tragic cycle of fate, or will she simply perpetuate it?
Director: Lena Chaplin, Slava Chaplin
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 31, 2010
Cast
- Sivan Levy - Tirza Mintz
- Moris Cohen - Mr. Mintz - Tirza's Father
- Tzak Berkman - Mazal
- Yana Goor - Leah Mintz - Tirza's Mother
- Ruth Farhi - Mintchi Gottlib
- Itai Roitenberg - Landa
- Lillian Ruth-Chilovsky - Minteshi
- Sarit Sebo - Teacher
Screenplay
Music: Iosif Bardanashvili
Editing: Bracha Zisman-Cohen
Production: Yehuda Bitton Productions
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Lena Chaplin, Slava Chaplin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Prime of Her Life about?
- This modern adaptation of S.Y. Agnon’s story takes place in a small city at the edge of the desert. In this barren landscape, Tirza, a young woman who lives alone with her father, becomes entranced by Akaviah Mazal, a lecturer at the college where she is studying. As she gets lost in the secrets of their entwined past, enchantment turns to obsession and Tirza does everything in her power to get Mazal’s attention and win his heart. Despite the warnings and fears of those closest to her, Tirza pursues her dangerous quest for love. Will she succeed in righting the injustices of the past and break the tragic cycle of fate, or will she simply perpetuate it?
- Who directed In the Prime of Her Life?
- In the Prime of Her Life was directed by Lena Chaplin, Slava Chaplin.
- Who stars in In the Prime of Her Life?
- In the Prime of Her Life stars Sivan Levy, Moris Cohen, Tzak Berkman, Yana Goor, Ruth Farhi, Itai Roitenberg.
- How long is In the Prime of Her Life?
- In the Prime of Her Life has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is In the Prime of Her Life?
- In the Prime of Her Life is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was In the Prime of Her Life produced?
- In the Prime of Her Life was produced in Israel.