The Women's Balcony (Ismach Hatani) 2016 Watch Free in HD

The women in an Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem are appalled when their synagogue gets a strict new rabbi who preaches rigid gender roles. The ladies soon decide to fight back against his ultratraditionalist beliefs, while raising money to repair the 'women's balcony' in the synagogue.

Genre:

Drama, Comedy

Actors:

Evelin Hagoel, Igal Naor, Orna Banai, Einat Saruf, Avraham Aviv Alush, Itzik Cohen, Yafit Asulin, Sharon Elimelech, Herzl Tobey, Haim Zanati, Assaf Ben-Shimon, ...»

Director:

Emil Ben-Shimon

Country:

Israel

Release:

2016

IMDb:

6.6

Quality:

Duration:

96 min

Washington Post

In the end, the solution offered by "The Women's Balcony" to end the rancor feels unearned.

June 15, 2017

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Austin Chronicle

Even though some of the religious and traditional aspects of the film may not travel well, its spirit is universal.

July 20, 2017

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Winnipeg Free Press

The film has crafted an essentially benevolent comic universe where everyone is goodhearted - or at least, they are who they are, and there's not much to do about it.

November 17, 2017

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Boston Globe

Subtly handled by director Emil Ben-Shimon and screenwriter Shlomit Nehama and rendered heartfelt and compelling by an outstanding cast.

July 06, 2017

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KDHX (St. Louis)

The superb ensemble of veteran Israeli actors, singers and comedians gives bravura performances.

August 28, 2017

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Arizona Republic

Director Emil Ben-Shimon creates a bustling sense of community and injects most scenes with a surprisingly breezy air.

June 08, 2017

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Seven Days

The Women's Balcony resolves its central conflict a bit too quickly and neatly, but the theme of battle for the soul of a community resonates - at least with many American critics, who have praised the movie's "universal" themes.

August 31, 2017

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San Francisco Chronicle

It's impossible to resist a film that has such rich characters, and makes a complicated subject both enlightening and entertaining.

June 14, 2017

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Chicago Reader

With an eye for artful detail, director Emil Ben-Shimon orchestrates a resolution both plausible and jubilant.

June 13, 2017

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Deseret News, Salt Lake City

There are also plenty of sweet moments that emerge from a story about people who, even in conflict, have their hearts in the right place.

July 17, 2017

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Solzy at the Movies

The Women's Balcony is a feel-good, crowd-pleasing comedy that depicts what happens when extremism and traditional values collide.

November 10, 2017

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Globe and Mail

The Women's Balcony overlooks nothing when it comes to addressing faith, segregation and sexism in a peppery, entertaining way.

July 14, 2017

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