Maya Kenig Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Maya Kenig
Directing
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Filmography Movies
Acting
Shred of Hope
Shred of Hope (2007) It is winter, Julian is heading to work, as always. On his face signs of trouble are noticeable, but maybe it isn't so, maybe it's nothing, just another ordinary day at work
A Strange Course Of Events
Shaul (Uri Pepper), the film’s protagonist, a solitary divorced man, tries to overcome his difficult emotional state. He goes to see his father Shimon (Moni Moshonov) in Haifa and confronts him, blaming his father for all his current woes. Shimon and his partner Betty (Michaela Eshet), try to help Shaul with alternative methods, using stones with magical attributes and therapeutic oils. With their help, Shaul becomes much more optimistic…
Up The Wrong Tree
This is the story of Nits, a restless bum and a hopeless cynic as he returns from his journey with an obsessive intention of bringing back his ex- girlfriend and their beloved dog. She however, throws him down the drain and so he finds himself, contrary to his anti- political and anti-everything attitude, stuck on top of a tree overlooking his beloved's apartment fearlessly leading an environmental battle against real estate sharks. For once in his life, he finds some comfort by staying put. He refuses to disembark even when the bulldozers charge in. Perhaps it's because he's had enough time on the road and finally understands there's nowhere to run to and perhaps because he can't remember what he's doing up that tree in the first place.
Peaches & Cream
An existential comedy about a neurotic film director whose fears of failure, death and losing control all surface on the night his new film is released - a hysterical unforgettable night at least for him his band of eccentric friends.
The Bentwich Syndrome
The saga of a restless and relentless Anglo-Jewish Family which according to its founding fathers, served as God's gift to Zionism, is exposed by the director, a member of the family himself, from an alternative humorous angle.
Production
Off White Lies
In this bittersweet family comedy, shy teenager Libby moves back to Israel to live with her hapless father Shaul, unexpectedly finding herself without a home as war breaks out around them. Shaul devises a creative solution: posing as refugees, they are taken in by a wealthy family in Jerusalem. Finally in a “normal” household, Shaul and Libby begin to build their father-daughter relationship, but their false identities can’t last forever.
Valeria Is Getting Married
Christina is a Ukrainian woman who moved to Israel through a ‘bride-to-order’ kind of deal. Compared to her life back in Ukraine, life in Israel is great for Christina. She works in a beauty salon, earns her own money, and loves Israel. Her Israeli husband Michael is also satisfied with this marriage. He is happy that he found a woman who can live with him. In fact, he is so satisfied that he starts his own little business scouting for Ukrainian brides for other Israeli men. Michael’s recent matchmaking is a special one—the bride’s name is Valeria, and she’s Christina’s younger sister. Michael went out of his way and found the best man he could get for her. His name is Eitan, and while he may not be the most handsome guy in the country, he is a good-hearted, generous man. However, Valeria is different to her older sister. And the whole delicate balance is at risk.
Off White Lies
In this bittersweet family comedy, shy teenager Libby moves back to Israel to live with her hapless father Shaul, unexpectedly finding herself without a home as war breaks out around them. Shaul devises a creative solution: posing as refugees, they are taken in by a wealthy family in Jerusalem. Finally in a “normal” household, Shaul and Libby begin to build their father-daughter relationship, but their false identities can’t last forever.
The Milky Way
In this dark comedy, single mother Tala takes a job at The Milky Way, a factory that produces gourmet breast milk. When Tala encounters a wealthy purchaser of her milk, they form an unexpected bond. A captivating exploration of the trials and triumphs, the challenges and joys, of motherhood. Best Screenplay Award Winner at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
The Milky Way
In this dark comedy, single mother Tala takes a job at The Milky Way, a factory that produces gourmet breast milk. When Tala encounters a wealthy purchaser of her milk, they form an unexpected bond. A captivating exploration of the trials and triumphs, the challenges and joys, of motherhood. Best Screenplay Award Winner at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
The Milky Way
In this dark comedy, single mother Tala takes a job at The Milky Way, a factory that produces gourmet breast milk. When Tala encounters a wealthy purchaser of her milk, they form an unexpected bond. A captivating exploration of the trials and triumphs, the challenges and joys, of motherhood. Best Screenplay Award Winner at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
Top of the World
Somewhere in Jérusalem, two girls have been sharing an apartment for two years. Now one of them is leaving, and the other, while searching for an appropriate replacement, can't let go of what was between them, or what it could have been.
Top of the World
Somewhere in Jérusalem, two girls have been sharing an apartment for two years. Now one of them is leaving, and the other, while searching for an appropriate replacement, can't let go of what was between them, or what it could have been.
Voice Over
Fifty years after Slow Down by Avraham Heffner won a prize at Venice Film Festival, top alumni of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School challenge the 1968 legendary black and white
Peaches & Cream
An existential comedy about a neurotic film director whose fears of failure, death and losing control all surface on the night his new film is released - a hysterical unforgettable night at least for him his band of eccentric friends.