LiPSTIKKA

A psychological drama depicting the emotional and sexual bond between two Palestinian girls from the West Bank.

In the midst of the Palestinian civil uprising, Lara and Inam defy the curfew regulations imposed by the Israeli military and sneak out to see a movie. What begins as an adolescent prank soon turns into an unexpected twist of events.

Fifteen years later, Lara is living a somewhat loveless life in London. An unexpected visit from Inam reawakens an emotional and sexual bond borne out of their adolescent experiences. Once reunited, they realise that what they remember from their past does not reflect what indeed happened.

Winner Best Actress, Jerusalem Film Festival 2011
Nominee Golden Berlin Bear, Berlin International Film Festival 2011

Directed by Jonathan Sagall, Israel / UK, 2011

Duration: 90mins