France / Israel 2025, 25 min, Hebrew, Hebrew & English subtitles

The film chronicles the journey of an ordinary soldier who, though spared from the front lines, confronts the harsh realities of politics and a grueling three-year military service. This deeply personal narrative is my own, documenting my life on an artillery base in the Israeli desert as I search for a glimmer of hope amidst the brutality.

Previous Festivals: Music & Cinema Festival Marseille

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Screening Schedule:
  • Sat 24.05 10:30, Cinematheque 2 Filmmaker Present Purchase
    After the screening, filmmaker of "Shivtown" will join for a Q&A, hosted by Nir Ferber
  • Thu 29.05 19:00, Cinematheque 5 Filmmaker Present Purchase

Hillel Ben-Zeev Perlov, born in Tel-Aviv in 1996, is a director and cinematographer.
Hillel started as a camera assistant and stills photographer, contributing to international award-winning films.
As a documentary director, Hillel strives to tell personal experiences that bring reflection on collective memory and social dilemmas.

Production: Olivier Berlemont, Yael Perlov
Production Company: Origine Films
Script: Hillel Ben-Zeev Perlov, MaÏa Aboualiten
Editing: Yael Perlov
Cinematography: Hillel Ben-Zeev Perlov, Maurizio Tiella, Oded Ashkenazy
Music: Clement Boulier, Theo Perek

Supporters & Broadcasters: Yehoshua Rabinovich Foundation for the Arts, קרן ערבה, CNC