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If you want to get to know about a country, and I mean really get to know a country, what lies beneath the surface, what makes its people tick, what really are its pleasure and pains; maybe even what makes the general psyche tick? Then we suggest you don\u2019t watch the news, far far better is to go and see a film festival from the place. Because a good film festival will give you the comedy of the country, its pain, its drama, the family and friendship and dynamics, in fact the whole of a country without having to take out a history book, map or news programme.<\/p>\n

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\nSeret Israeli film and TV festival <\/a>is exactly that sort of festival. Because if you think you know Israel by watching the news then think again. Here is a wonderful way to get under the skin of this dynamic yet often misunderstood country. From comedy to drama via documentary to art-house. \u00a0The festival has it all. And as the country is a democracy there are no holes barred here. The range of film-makers cross the board from Palestinians to Israelis all giving their own perspective on their day to day lives. The films are not political but are an intensely personal and deeply insight, moving even when the films are funny.\u00a0The Israeli \u00a0industry \u00a0is very \u00a0much outward-looking one , and an industry that creates \u00a0cinema and TV which reflects themes that resonate for all, and does not \u00a0limit itself to the conflict which so often colours peoples perception of the country<\/p>\n

SERET 2016 is the \u00a0International Israeli Film & TV Festival <\/a>which is now in its 5th year and had \u00a0dates in the UK , in cinemas and cultural centres in London, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool.<\/p>\n

A lot of this must be credited to the team behind the festival;<\/p>\n

Anat Koren \u00a0\u2013 Co-Founder & Operational Director<\/strong>\u00a0is Israeli born, yet based in London. Passionate about both Israeli and British lifestyle and culture therefore she \u00a0is well aware of how to show \u00a0the best of each.<\/p>\n

Odelia Haroush \u2013 Co-Founder & Managing Director –\u00a0<\/strong>Shares her time between London and Amsterdam, who holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Communications and has worked for many years at top advertising and marketing agencies, alongside having extensive experience in marketing and production.<\/p>\n

Patty Hochmann \u2013 Co-Founder & Artistic Director<\/strong>
\nBased in Israel, a member of the Israeli Film Academy, Patty is extremely knowledge on Israeli film and TV. Patty\u2019s passion for the industry ensures that each year, SERET is abundant with cutting edge and top quality Israeli productions.<\/p>\n

Iris Zaki \u2013 Coordinator and Social Media manager –\u00a0<\/strong>A \u00a0talented documentary filmmaker herself, Iris has been involved with SERET since its first year. With a love and understanding for Israeli film and TV as well as being a part of London\u2019s young cultural enthusiasts, she has used her talents to reach out to new audiences. Her film Women in sink is really worth watching.<\/p>\n

Ruth Lev Ari \u2013 Head of Industry Events<\/strong>
\nRuth is the curator and moderator for SERET 2015\u2019s Industry Day and runs the day as as a round table event. An independent film maker herself she is well placed to be part of the team.<\/p>\n

There is a large selection of films to watch but below are a few we enjoyed yet give an idea of how varied the selection on offer is.<\/p>\n

THE KIND WORDS<\/strong> Shemi Zarhin<\/p>\n

Three siblings joined by the death of their mother, and a revelation about the identity of their “real” father, who to their shock and chagrin may have been an Algerian Muslim. They set off on a quirky journey from Israel through Paris and Marseille, but ultimately into the past, and their own confusing selves.<\/p>\n

WEDING DOLL<\/strong> Nitzan Gilady<\/p>\n

Hagit, a young woman with mild mental deficiency, works in a toilet-paper factory. She lives with her mother Sarah, a divorc\u00e9e who gave up her life for her daughter. Hagit strives for independence and Sarah is torn between her desire to protect her, and her own will to live. When a relationship develops between her and the son of the factory owner, Hagit hides it from her mother. The announcement of the closing of the factory shakes Hagit and Sarah’s life and jeopardizes Hagit’s love story.<\/p>\n

WOMEN IN SINK<\/strong> Iris Zaki<\/p>\n

In a little hair salon owned by a Christian-Arab in Haifa, Israel, the director installs a camera over the washing-basin, where she chats with the clients she is shampooing. She thus paints an unexpected choral portrait of this space that provides temporary freedom, where Arab and Jewish women share their differences and a community of views on politics, history and love.<\/p>\n