"For film critics, one of the pleasures of attending film festivals is to be able to watch shorts and discover those talented directors who might be making great features in the near future. The short that really impressed me at the recent Tribeca Film Festival in New York City was the 19-minute “The Substitute,” made by young Israeli filmmaker Talya Lavie.
Made with polish and wit and has an unusual storyline....My enthusiasm for the film was justified when it won major awards at recent festivals in Tokyo, Barcelona, Palm Springs, and Melbourne. So I interviewed her by email..."
Click here for the complete interview at TimesSquare.com
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"A sharp and Ironic perspective on the world of two women who are trapped in the frustrating military system. An original and brave point of view with accurate directing and photography."
Jury of the Int'l Women's Film Festival - Rehovot.
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Israel Defense Force's Bamahane newspaper, march 31st , 2006

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