Overview

  • In this comic drama of mistaken identities, an illegal Eritrean refugee in Israel fleeing deportation at the airport is mistaken for a famous Nigerian soccer player. A struggling Israeli soccer team has been waiting for the player to arrive at the airport to help them to victory – and fans mistake the refugee for the soccer star. The Eritrean, Aumari, goes along with the charade to avoid arrest. Although he doesn’t excel at soccer, the positive force of his personality aids the team in unexpected ways. This delightful film will steal your heart. Nominated for the Israeli Academy Award for Best Film.

Preceded by a short film in Scottsdale and Peoria.

Scottsdale (Sunday, Feb 16, 3 PM)

Sauna Dreams  2024   18 minutes   English   Bryan Seversky

A comedy about the World Sauna Championships.

Peoria (Sunday, Feb 16, 3 PM)

Kibitzer  2023     9 minutes     German w/subtitles    Yaar Harell                 
“Kibitzer” is set in early 1900s Germany. It tells the story of Mona, a young Jewish girl, her pregnant mother and her father, a struggling fisherman.

In-Person

Scottsdale Harkins Shea

Feb 16

Peoria Harkins Arrowhead

Feb 16

Harkins Chandler Fashion

Mar 02