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Yaki and Shaul live with their parents in Israel, and during Yaki's military service he is allowed to carry a gun. Both brothers believe the weapon will give them the power to change their lives and the lives of their family members.

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Stephen Holden New York Times 08/20/2015
"Youth" creates an acrid vision of a country under economic and military stress, as the middle class is disappearing and the proliferation of arms is putting assault weapons in the hands of teenagers. Go to Full Review Aaron Hillis Village Voice 08/18/2015
Elegantly shot to emphasize the suffocating atmosphere of its believably frightening scenario, the film speaks clearly about generational expectations and the disintegration of the middle class, even when the brothers communicate without using words. Go to Full Review Alan Jones Slant Magazine 03/16/2014
3/4
Tom Shoval, who eschews stylistic flourishes in order to focus on character, leaves the film's heavy lifting to the actors and his own screenplay. Go to Full Review Andy Crump Movie Mezzanine 08/19/2015
3/4
Shoval mounts tension by gazing at his story straight on and without blinking. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 03/26/2014
3/5
A sign-of-the-times movie about two desperate brothers in modern day Israel who kidnap a rich girl in a desperate attempt to get some economic equity Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/10/2017 A wonderful indie thriller that introduces the world to a fresh new talent in Tom Shoval. Has one of those classic endings that makes you smile long after the credits have rolled. See more 09/22/2015 Je ne me résous pas à lui mettre les 5â?? qu'il mérite ; la pudeur en quelque sorte. Quel superbe film. Il y a tout eu ou presque. Tout m'a semblé quasi parfait sur cette première lecture. Rien n'aura jamais mon aval de perfection dans tous les cas, ça n'existe pas...sauf dans la note moyenne des critiques presse: 100%, première fois que je vois ça, mais je n'en ai même pas été étonné. Caine est parfait (comme à son habitude) et le reste du casting principal ne dénote pas. Le rythme est bon, les prises de vues superbes, et ce que nous montre le film e est tout aussi prenant que touchant. See more 10/14/2013 Tom Shoval hits a fine note with his debut feature. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Tom Shoval

Director

David Cunio

Yaki Cooper

Eitan Cunio

Shaul Cooper

Moshe Ivgy

Moti Cooper

Shirli Deshe

Paula Cooper

Gita Amely

Dafna Edelman
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Synopsis Yaki and Shaul live with their parents in Israel, and during Yaki's military service he is allowed to carry a gun. Both brothers believe the weapon will give them the power to change their lives and the lives of their family members.
Director
Tom Shoval
Producer
Leon Edery, Moshe Edery, Gal Greenspan, Roi Kurland
Screenwriter
Tom Shoval
Production Co
Saarländischer Rundfunk, Arte, One Two Films, United King Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hebrew
Runtime
1h 47m