Boston Jewish Film Festival 2009

Preceded by TOYLAND. The collapse of Communism puts Nicolai, like thousands of other Romanians, out of work. He leaves his family to earn money in Israel. After three years as a “guest worker,” tired of giving most of his pay to his employer, Nicolai becomes an “illegal.” Caught and sent to prison, his life takes an abrupt turn. Noted documentarian David Ofek (The Hebrew Lesson, 2007 Festival) uses subtle irony to raise questions about who belongs in an increasingly diverse Israel. Best documentary film award, Wolgin Competition, Jerusalem International Film Festival, 2008.’

Introduced by: Rony Yedidia, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Israel to New England
Community Partner: New England Jewish Labor Committee