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Campfire

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A widow (Michaela Eshet) deals with the sexual awakening of her two teenage daughters.

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Rex Reed Observer 09/15/2005
Israeli films in general constitute dissenting voices against the established order by championing individual aspirations. Still, Mr. Cedar's own background makes him an unusual candidate for the role of dissenter. Go to Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times 09/09/2005
2.5/5
Beyond casting a jaundiced eye at the community's oppressive communalism, Campfire neither endorses nor opposes the settler movement that since 1981 has become an incendiary issue in Israel. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News 09/09/2005
2.5/4
A good movie that could have been better, Joseph Cedar's sensitive Israeli drama falters when he trades sociological observations for political ones. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid 02/21/2008
Wraps up rather abruptly and a little too neatly, but Campfire still roars effectively. Go to Full Review Eric Monder Film Journal International 01/05/2007
Succeeds because Cedar skillfully develops his narrative, and he is ably helped by a strong cast led by Eshet and fine production Go to Full Review Marta Barber Miami Herald 09/23/2005
3.5/4
It's a story about sexism and inequalities, and were it not for its hokey ending, the film would've gained even more international recognition. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/03/2012 seemed very short ended quickly odd weirdoes ugly girl very basic plotline the guy is nice odd camera shots lol dancing cool bus See more 04/03/2012 seemed very short ended quickly odd weirdoes ugly girl very basic plotline the guy is nice odd camera shots lol dancing cool bus See more 04/03/2012 (Israel) Heartwarming and touching; this one truly touches the human soul and emotion. See more 04/03/2012 A sweet an d compelling story; very thought provoking. See more 04/03/2012 Boy, the plot is rather simple and even, nothing really dramatic or captiving at all. See more 04/03/2012 a recent widow and her teenage daughters struggle with the challenges of communal life and seek to find acceptance; realizing that it's internal & not external acceptance that they each need. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Joseph Cedar

Director

Michaela Eshet

Rachel Gerlik

Maya Maron

Esti

Moshe Ivgy

Yossi

David Mandil

Producer

Eyal Shiray

Producer

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Campfire

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Movie Info

Synopsis A widow (Michaela Eshet) deals with the sexual awakening of her two teenage daughters.
Director
Joseph Cedar
Producer
David Mandil, Eyal Shiray
Screenwriter
Joseph Cedar
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hebrew
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 10, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 20, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.1K
Runtime
1h 36m