The Pageant (2020)

The Pageant (2020) poster

Every year since 2011, a unique beauty contest has been taking place in Haifa. The contestants are female survivors of the Holocaust. In the midst of this flashy spectacle, their personal traumas remain as deep as ever. There are many things about this contest that are controversial: it is organized by the right Zionist organization, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, and the dubious contest itself rises the public indignation of various speakers, including other survivors.

Director: Eytan İpeker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Itay Marom
Production: Kamara, Survivance, Spiro Films, Weltfilm
Country: France, Germany, Israel, Turkey
Language: עִבְרִית, English, Pусский
Original Language: he

Keywords

holocaust (shoah), beauty contest, beauty queen contest, holocaust (shoah) survivor, painful memories, old woman, war memories

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Eytan İpeker
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pageant about?
Every year since 2011, a unique beauty contest has been taking place in Haifa. The contestants are female survivors of the Holocaust. In the midst of this flashy spectacle, their personal traumas remain as deep as ever. There are many things about this contest that are controversial: it is organized by the right Zionist organization, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, and the dubious contest itself rises the public indignation of various speakers, including other survivors.
Who directed The Pageant?
The Pageant was directed by Eytan İpeker.
How long is The Pageant?
The Pageant has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Pageant?
The Pageant is a Documentary film.
Where was The Pageant produced?
The Pageant was produced in France, Germany, Israel, Turkey.