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Life in Stills

Directed by: Tamar Tal
60 Minutes, 2011

At the age of 96, Miriam Weissenstein never imagined that she would be facing a new chapter in her life. But when “The Photo House” – her late husband Rudi’s life’s work – was destined for demolition, even this opinionated and uncompromising woman knew she needed help. Under the cloud of a family tragedy, a special relationship is forged between Miriam and her grandson, Ben, as they join forces to save the shop and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel’s defining moments. Despite the generation gap and many conflicts, Ben and Miriam embark on a heart-wrenching journey, comprising many humorous and touching moments.

Credits

Director: Tamar Tal

Producer: Barak Heymann

Editor: Tal Shefi

Original music: Alberto Shwartz

Original music: Daniel Kedem

Cinematographer: Tamar Tal

Cinematographer: Daniel Kedem