Blush (Hebrew: ברש - "Barash") is a 2015 Israeli drama film about teenage lesbian girls. It was written and directed by Michal Vinik, starring Sivan Noam Shimon, Jade Sakori and Dvir Benedek. The original title was Barash.[1]

Blush
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichal Vinik
Written byMichal Vinik
Produced byAmir Harel
Ayelet Kait
StarringSivan Noam Shimon
Jade Sakori
Dvir Benedek
CinematographyShay Peleg
Edited byJoel Alexis
Music byDaphna Keenan
Production
company
Lama Films
Distributed byFilm Movement
M-Appeal World Sales
Release date
  • September 20, 2015 (2015-09-20) (San Sebastian Film Festival)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryIsrael
LanguagesHebrew, Arabic

Plot

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Naama (Sivan Noam Shimon) lives with her family in a typical suburb. Naama is used to partying with her friends and having casual sex with boys. Her parents aren't aware of her way of life, being concentrated on her soldier sister.

One day Naama meets a new student in school, and immediately feels attracted to her. They become friends and lovers and the new student, Dana (Jade Sakori) introduces Naama to Tel Aviv parties and drug scenes. Naama gets lost in Dana's love and world.

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Award Result
2015 Haifa International Film Festival Best actress - Sivan Noam Shimon Won
Best actor - Dvir Benedek Won
Best screenplay - Michal Vinik Won
2016 Guadalajara International Film Festival Best full-length film - Michal Vinik (director) Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Guy Lodge. Film Review: 'Blush', Variety. July 4, 2016

Further reading

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  • Costa, Daniela (February 9, 2016). "'Barash' is an edgy Israeli film about two enamored teenage girls". AfterEllen.
  • Holland, Jonathan (September 25, 2015). "'Barash': San Sebastian Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
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