Scaffolding

Pigumim

Asher is a young man trapped in emotional turmoil. At school, he is no star pupil, fighting with teachers and struggling through most of his classes – except for literature. Rami, the literature teacher, connects with Asher and challenges him in a way no one else has – daring him to test his limits. At home, Asher’s ailing father feels he is destined to inherit the family scaffolding business. Milo strives to impress upon his son the value of honest hard work and the honor inherent to his simple life. Rami is torn between family obligation and personal aspirations. The latest offering from Israeli director Matan Yair draws from his own nine-year experience as a literature teacher, and the impact he hopes to have on future generations in the world beyond the schoolhouse walls.

Sponsors
Shuli Ben-Moshe
Karen James

Festivals and Awards

• Winner: Best Israeli Feature - Jerusalem Film Festival, 2017
• Winner: Best Actor (Matan Yair) - Jerusalem Film Festival, 2017
• Winner: Best Cinematography, Honourable Mention - Jerusalem Film Festival, 2017
• Winner: Special Mention - Singapore International Film Festival, 2017
• Nominee: Best Asian Feature - Singapore International Film Festival, 2017
• Winner: Best supporting Actor (Ami Smolartchik) - Israeli Film Academy Awards, 2017
• Nominee: Best Film - Israeli Film Academy Awards, 2017
• Nominee: Best Dirrector - Israeli Film Academy Awards, 2017
• Nominee: Best Screenplay - Israeli Film Academy Awards, 2017
• Nominee: Best Editing - Israeli Film Academy Awards, 2017
• Nominee: Best Casting - Israeli Film Academy Awards, 2017
• Nominee: Best First Feature - Philadelphia Film Festival, 2017
• Nominee: Best International Feature Film - Zurich Film Festival, 2017