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Set in post-independence Israel during the 1950s, Ha-Kayitz Shel Aviya tells the moving story of a young girl, Aviya, and her complex relationship with her mother, Henya—an emotionally unstable Holocaust survivor and former partisan fighter. Through the eyes of Aviya, we witness the deep psychological scars left by war, displacement, and survival, as well as a child's longing for normalcy, identity, and love. Adapted from Gila Almagor’s semi-autobiographical novel, this poignant coming-of-age film explores themes of trauma, memory, resilience, and the legacy of history passed down through generations. Gila Almagor delivers a masterful performance as Henya in this deeply personal and critically acclaimed Israeli classic. Subtitled in English for the first time, this version opens a window into a formative era in Israeli society, with its echoes still felt today.
