Bonjour Monsieur Schlomi

Sat 12 6.00 Barbican

Sun 13 12.00 Phoenix

Sixteen year old Schlomi is a kindhearted boy who cares for his elderly grandfather, but is struggling with the pains of adolescence – in particular his obsession with Rona, the beautiful young neighbour who has just moved in next door. Caught between the boredom of school and the drudgery of home life, Schlomi is on a road to nowhere until his teacher takes him under her wing when a school maths test reveals he has some hidden talents. For the first time, he discovers that he has the power to change his monotonous life. Oshri Cohen is captivating as Schlomi in this warm tale of lost innocence and teenage love.

Israel 2003, dir. Shemi Zarhin, 98 min. Medialuna (Germany)
Hebrew with English subtitles