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Wax Hurts

שעווה זה כואב

Synopsis

On the first day of summer vacation, fifteen-year-old Zohar is supposed to meet Yoav, the boy she is secretly in love with, at the movies with her friends. Instead, she is forced to stay home with her older sister, who suffers from depression, to make sure she does not harm herself while their mother is at work.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 16, 2001

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Maya Dreifuss
Screenplay & Story
Maya Dreifuss
Original Title
שעווה זה כואב
Country of Origin
Israel
Spoken Languages
Hebrew
Runtime
24m
Production Studios
Tel Aviv University Film & Television Department

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Maya Dreifuss

Screenplay & Story

Maya Dreifuss

Film Editing

Ronit Porat

Department Leadership Roster

Maya Dreifuss

Director

Maya Dreifuss

Writer

Ronit Porat

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wax Hurts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wax Hurts

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Wax Hurts about?

On the first day of summer vacation, fifteen-year-old Zohar is supposed to meet Yoav, the boy she is secretly in love with, at the movies with her friends. Instead, she is forced to stay home with her older sister, who suffers from depression, to make sure she does not harm herself while their mother is at work.

Who directed Wax Hurts?

Wax Hurts was directed by Maya Dreifuss.

Who stars in Wax Hurts?

The principal cast of Wax Hurts includes Irit Gidron, Liat Tamari, Zohar Lotringer.

When was Wax Hurts released and how long is it?

Wax Hurts was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 24m.