description Eyes Wide Open Overview
Eyes Wide Open is a 2009 Israeli film directed by Haim Tabakman, marking his directorial debut. Co-produced across Israel, France, and Germany, the film premiered in the UK through Peccadillo Pictures on May 14, 2009. The script was written by Merav Doster.
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info Eyes Wide Open Specifications
| Country | Israel |
| Year | 2009 |
help Eyes Wide Open FAQ
What causes Aaron's conflict in Eyes Wide Open?
Aaron is a married butcher in Jerusalem's Haredi community who falls in love with his younger employee, Ezri. Their relationship places Aaron's sexuality in direct conflict with his family and religious community.
Who plays Aaron and Ezri in Eyes Wide Open?
Zohar Strauss plays Aaron, while Ran Danker plays Ezri. Strauss received significant attention for portraying Aaron's restrained emotional and religious struggle.
Who directed Eyes Wide Open?
Haim Tabakman directed the 2009 film from a screenplay by Merav Doster. It was Tabakman's feature directorial debut.
Is Eyes Wide Open mainly a romance or a religious drama?
It is both: the relationship between Aaron and Ezri drives the story, but the consequences are explored through faith, marriage, communal pressure, and belonging. Its tone is quiet and tragic rather than structured like a conventional romantic drama.
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