The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri (2020)
In 1999, after a 23-year absence, gifted musician Ahuva Ozeri is planning a comeback. She's recording a new album - The Bells are Ringing. Ahuva, considered the queen of the Middle Eastern music, sits at home and makes a living as a cook at a meat restaurant. She hopes to break out again with the new album. But at the end of the recording, she is diagnosed with throat cancer and undergoes surgery where her vocal cords are cut. She loses her voice forever, but the album is very successful. It managed to cross audiences and becomes a consensus. This film is based on rare never before-seen materials, sketching her life's course.
Director: Ofer Pinhasov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: December 12, 2020
Cast
- Ahuva Ozeri - Self (Archive Footage)
- Moshe Ben Mosh
- Pnina Wahav
- Rami Danoch
- Berry Sakharof - Self (Archive Footage)
- Alon Aboutboul - Self (Archive Footage)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ran Aviad, Daniel Kedem
Editing: Tamar Kay, Noa Keidan
Production: yes, The New Fund for Cinema and TV, Yes Docu
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri about?
- In 1999, after a 23-year absence, gifted musician Ahuva Ozeri is planning a comeback. She's recording a new album - The Bells are Ringing. Ahuva, considered the queen of the Middle Eastern music, sits at home and makes a living as a cook at a meat restaurant. She hopes to break out again with the new album. But at the end of the recording, she is diagnosed with throat cancer and undergoes surgery where her vocal cords are cut. She loses her voice forever, but the album is very successful. It managed to cross audiences and becomes a consensus. This film is based on rare never before-seen materials, sketching her life's course.
- Who directed The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri?
- The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri was directed by Ofer Pinhasov.
- Who stars in The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri?
- The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri stars Ahuva Ozeri, Moshe Ben Mosh, Pnina Wahav, Rami Danoch, Berry Sakharof, Alon Aboutboul.
- How long is The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri?
- The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri?
- The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri produced?
- The Bells are Ringing for Ahuva Ozeri was produced in Israel.