DVD
Synonyms / Saïd Ben Saïd et Michel Merkt présentent ; une coproduction SBS Films, Pie Films, Komplizen Film, Arte France Cinéma ; produit par Saïd Ben Saïd et Michel Merkt ; un film de Nadav Lapid ; scénario, Nadav Lapid, Haïm Lapid.
A ferociously funny movie about the existential angst of an expat. Yoav, a disaffected young Israeli, flees Tel Aviv for Paris to start a new life. Desperate to erase his origins, Yoav sees France as his only hope for salvation. He vows not to utter a single word of Hebrew, his French dictionary becoming his constant companion. He is swiftly befriended by a strange young French couple who enmesh him in a very Parisian love triangle. Based on writer-director Nadav Lapid's own experiences, Synonyms explores the challenges of putting down roots in a new place.
Record details
- ISBN: 9786318069144
- ISBN: 6318069143
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2020]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2019. Extras: NYFF live: In conversation with Nadav Lapid; interview with director Nadav Lapid; theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Photography, Shaï Goldman ; editors, Neta Braun, François Gédigier, Era Lapid. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tom Mercier, Quentin Dolmaire, Louise Chevillote. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1; wide screen; 5.1 surround or 2.0 stereo. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | French and Hebrew dialogue; optional English subtitles. |
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| Subject: | Israelis > France > Paris > Drama. Triangles (Interpersonal relations) > France > Paris > Drama. Immigrants > Drama. Change (Psychology) > Drama. Israéliens > France > Paris > Films. Triangle (Relations humaines) > France > Paris > Films. Immigrants > Films. Changement (Psychologie) > Films. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062009329377 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
A ferociously funny movie about the existential angst of an expat. Yoav, a disaffected young Israeli, flees Tel Aviv for Paris to start a new life. Desperate to erase his origins, Yoav sees France as his only hope for salvation. He vows not to utter a single word of Hebrew, his French dictionary becoming his constant companion. He is swiftly befriended by a strange young French couple who enmesh him in a very Parisian love triangle. Based on writer-director Nadav Lapid's own experiences, Synonyms explores the challenges of putting down roots in a new place.
