Eyes Wide Open
עיניים פקוחות
Synopsis
A middle-aged Orthodox Jew, Aaron, living and working in Jerusalem with his wife and children, meets a homeless 19-year-old student. Aaron offers to give Ezri work as his assistant at his family's butcher shop. The two men grow close and their attraction becomes sexual. Aaron must now confront his own sexuality, his feelings for Ezri, and his obligations to his family and faith.
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EYES WIDE OPEN TRAILER (High Quality, New English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haim Tabakman
- Screenplay & Story
- Merav Doster
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Méchaly
- Original Title
- עיניים פקוחות
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Pimpa Film Productions, Riva Film, Totally, ARTE, The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, ZDF, Keshet Broadcasting, Israel Fund for Film Production, yes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haim Tabakman
Merav Doster
Nathaniel Méchaly
Axel Schneppat
Dov Steuer
David C. Barrot, Michael Eckelt, Stéphane Tordjemann, Isabelle Attali, Eric Salon
Department Leadership Roster
Haim Tabakman
Director
David C. Barrot
Producer
Michael Eckelt
Producer
Dov Steuer
Editor
Isabelle Attali
Producer
Merav Doster
Screenplay
Yam Brusilovsky
Costume Design
Axel Schneppat
Director of Photography
Rafael Katz
Producer
Nathaniel Méchaly
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Eyes Wide Open about?
A middle-aged Orthodox Jew, Aaron, living and working in Jerusalem with his wife and children, meets a homeless 19-year-old student. Aaron offers to give Ezri work as his assistant at his family's butcher shop. The two men grow close and their attraction becomes sexual. Aaron must now confront his own sexuality, his feelings for Ezri, and his obligations to his family and faith.
Who directed Eyes Wide Open?
Eyes Wide Open was directed by Haim Tabakman.
Who stars in Eyes Wide Open?
The principal cast of Eyes Wide Open includes Zohar Shtrauss, Ran Danker, Tinkerbell, Tzahi Grad, Isaac Sharry.
When was Eyes Wide Open released and how long is it?
Eyes Wide Open was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Eyes Wide Open?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eyes Wide Open was composed by Nathaniel Méchaly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eyes Wide Open?
Eyes Wide Open holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).