Who's Gonna Love Me Now?

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Saar has never fulfilled his parents’ expectations. Ever since he defied the rules of his kibbutz and was barred from the settlement community seventeen years ago, as far as his family is concerned, he simply does not exist. He left Israel to live freely as a gay man in London. When a three-year relationship ended, he threw himself into an excess of sex and drugs until he was diagnosed with HIV and was forced to rethink his life. He has finally found a home singing in the London Gay Men’s Chorus where music is giving him the courage for a reunion with his family. This film provides a sensitive, humorous and charming record of how the now forty-year old protagonist and his estranged parents and siblings set off to confront their disagreements and fears. Unexpected warmth and deep rejection become equally challenging. Incidentally, Saar’s intensely personal story also illuminates the fascinating diversity of a communal way of life that is pervaded by culture and religion; he also inspires us with the sincerity of his search for his identity. The film’s numerous energetic and emotional choral scenes lend passionate expression to his message.

details

  • Runtime

    84 min
  • Country

    Israel, Great Britain
  • Year of Presentation

    2016
  • Year of Production

    2016
  • Director

    Tomer Heymann, Barak Heymann
  • Cast

  • Production Company

    Heymann Brothers Films
  • Berlinale Section

    Panorama
  • Berlinale Category

Biography Tomer Heymann

Born in 1970 (Tomer) and 1976 (Barak) in Kfar Yedidia, Israel, these brothers have made over 20 documentaries and series together. They have recently been honoured with retrospectives in cities including New York, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Tel Aviv as well as in Europe. Both teach at Israeli film schools.

Filmography Tomer Heymann

2000 Ad Hachatuna Ze Yaavor | 2001 Tomer Ve-hasrutim | 2003 Aviv | 2006 Gesher Al Havadi | 2007 Out of Focus | 2007 Shachor Al Lavan | 2014 Aliza | 2015 Mr. Gaga | 2018 Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life

Biography Barak Heymann

Born in 1970 (Tomer) and 1976 (Barak) in Kfar Yedidia, Israel, these brothers have made over 20 documentaries and series together. They have recently been honoured with retrospectives in cities including New York, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Tel Aviv as well as in Europe. Both teach at Israeli film schools.

Filmography Barak Heymann

2006 Gesher Al Havadi | 2007 Harikud Shel Alfonso | 2007 Hofaat Bchora | 2010 Shomroni Boded | 2013 Sof Lasipur