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Description: Interpersonal relationships between Israelis and Palestinians are put to the test in this tense and engaging drama that tells several interrelated stories centered around a Muslim family living in Israel. Fifi gets into a minor car accident that in turn threatens to reveal secrets about her lifestyle to her family. Her brother, Rami, finds out that his Jewish girlfriend, Shirley, no longer wants to abort an unplanned pregnancy, while Rami and Fifi’s parents face a financial crisis that might mean having to sell their home or call off another daughter’s wedding. With enough moral dilemmas to fill four Asghar Farhadi movies, Happy Holidays presents a wide-ranging picture of a patriarchal society and the pressures and conflicts that arise, exacerbated by rising tensions in the region. Thoughtful and compelling throughout, featuring bravura naturalistic performances by a large cast of non-actors, and a complicated but engaging narrative structure, Happy Holidays premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay. “Happy Holidays is a piercing, realistic family drama, the inflection points of which reveal deep cultural and political dimensions surrounding gender and ethnicity.” (Variety) (BR)
