Sweet Mud

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  • NR
  • 2006
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 7.1  (762)

Sweet Mud is a 2006 Israeli coming-of-age drama film that explores themes of family, isolation, and tradition. Directed by Dror Shaul, the film features a talented cast including Tomer Steinhof, Ronit Yudkevitz, and Shai Avivi. Set in a small, isolated kibbutz community in 1970s Israel, the film follows the story of 11-year-old Dvir (Tomer Steinhof). Dvir's mother has recently passed away, and he now lives on the kibbutz with his father, a strict, traditional man who is devoted to the community's socialist ideals. Dvir's life is full of rules, routines, and rituals, as he goes to school, works on the communal farm, and attends political meetings. He struggles to find his place in this closely-knit society, and to understand his own feelings of grief and loss.

One of the people who helps Dvir navigate this difficult time is his friend, Yossef (Ronit Yudkevitz), a rebellious girl who challenges the kibbutz's ideals and traditions. Yossef introduces Dvir to new ideas, new experiences, and new ways of thinking, helping him to see beyond the constraints of the kibbutz and to explore his own identity.

As Dvir grows closer to Yossef, he also learns about his father's troubled past, and begins to uncover the dark secrets that lurk beneath the idyllic surface of the kibbutz. With the help of Yossef and other friends, Dvir must decide whether to stay in the community and uphold its traditions, or to break away and forge his own independent path.

Sweet Mud is a powerful, intimate film that captures the tensions and complexities of life on a kibbutz in the 1970s. The film's cinematography is beautiful, showcasing the stunning Israeli landscape and the daily rhythms of kibbutz life. The performances are superb, particularly those of the young actors who bring an authenticity and honesty to their roles.

Ultimately, Sweet Mud is a poignant and bittersweet coming-of-age story that explores the ways in which tradition, family, and community can both nurture and suffocate us. It is a film that speaks to the heart, reminding us of the importance of connection, acceptance, and the courage to be true to ourselves.

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  • Release Date
    2006
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (762)
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