The Road to Eilat

A Film by Yona Rozenkier

Israel | 1hr 45m | Hebrew

Winner of Haggiag Award for best Israeli Feature – Jerusalem Film Festival

Best Actor and Best Cinematography – Jerusalem Film Festival

Nominated for 8 Ophir Awards including Best Picture

Albert, an aging war veteran, brilliantly played by Shmuel Vilozni, makes a drunken bet: he will drive his beat-up tractor (top speed: 35km/hour… downhill) the length of Israel to Eilat, in one week. Ben, his grumpy unemployed son, is obligated to join him. Their funny and bittersweet journey towards forgiveness and understanding takes them on a road trip from their kibbutz through Israel’s neglected backyard, meeting others along the way who also strive for a better life.