The Holy Closet
This documentary film, adapted from a groundbreaking web series, explores the lives of LGBTQ individuals who have chosen to remain devoutly Jewish while building families and communities. What does the wedding of two religious Jewish men look like? How does a family with two mothers and four children navigate daily life? What does it mean for a trans religious man to experience pregnancy? Through intimate stories, the film reveals the complexity, courage, and resilience of those living at the intersection of faith, tradition, and identity.
Director: Moran Nakar
Producer: Avigail Sperber
Produced with the help of: NFCT- Israeli New Film and Television Fund
Broadcaster: KAN Israel Broadcast Corporation
Cinematographer: Roi Kayzerman
Editor: Elad Davidovich Shikovich
Sound designer: Yonatan Palikman, Jungle Sound
Original Music: Didi Erez
Graphic Design: Sohini Tal
Release Year: 2022
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The Holy Closet
This documentary film, adapted from a groundbreaking web series, explores the lives of LGBTQ individuals who have chosen to remain devoutly Jewish while building families and communities. What does the wedding of two religious Jewish men look like? How does a family with two mothers and four chil...