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Purple Bells 2022

Documentary, Animation, Family Drama. 50 minuets

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Danni, A son of immigrants from Moscow, was ashamed of his parents his whole life. 30 years after their emigration, he interviews them and tries to learn their story to reconcile with the past. He re-imagines their life in Soviet Russia and their Aliyah story with animation, trying to commemorate their journey and learn from it.
 

Director, Producer, Editor: Daniel Romanayev

Script: Daniel Romanayev, Sappir Krupnik-Miller (editor)
VXF: Shir Arklis, Ofek Derin, Daniel Romanayev
Animation: Carla Albiero
Cinematography: Daniel Romanayev, Ofek Derin
Sound Design: Ori Ben-Dor

Soundtrack: Ariel Tadmor, Ori Ben-Dor, Boris Borochov
 

Festivals and honors:

• DocAviv 2022- Best Editing for a student film (Winner)

• Israeli Documentary Forum Competition - Best Student Film - (Official Selection)

• ArtDocFest 2023- Best International feature (Official Selection).
• Miami Jewish Film Festival 2024 (Official Selection).

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Reviews, Interviews and Media Coverage

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"Purple Bells": When does immigration ends?"

A Review by Gili Aiezikowitz for Haaretz. Sep 14, 2022.

“The devoted and talented way in which Romanayev tells his family story makes his film touching and interesting.”
 

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