Saturn Returns
By Lior Shamriz
2008 | 93 min | Comedy
Lucy and Derek roam the streets of Berlin. The city is their stage and playground, and life is a never ending post punk hedonism party.
Lior Shamriz
DirectorLior Shamriz is an Israeli filmmaker known for his unique and experimental approach to storytelling. He has directed several films, including "Japan Japan" and "Pastorale." Shamriz's work often explores themes of identity, displacement, and desire. While he may not have garnered mainstream awards, his films have been well-received in the independent film circuit for their provocative narratives and visual style.
Films
A Low Life Mythology
By Lior Shamriz
2012 | 80 min | Love & Sex
Mana lives in her own world, smokes weed and all her energy flows into her films. But when she meets Asten at a party, everything changes.
Japan Japan
By Lior Shamriz
2007 | 65 min | Comedy
At 19, after finishing the army, Imri moves from a peripheral city in Israel to Tel Aviv. All the while, he saves up so that he can move to Japan.
Cancelled Faces
By Lior Shamriz
2015 | 80 min | Queer
A man, striving for autonomy, in fear of being absorbed by his lover. This black and white movie deals with cultural and historical appropriation.
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