Film

Aviv

2003 · 1h 20m · Documentary

IMDb

6.9

Aviv Geffen, the grandson of legendary Moshe Dayan and number one Israeli rock list, is rapidly becoming a mythic figure himself. He was the last person to embrace Rabin before that controversial politician was assassinated. The charismatic, bisexual singer-songwriter has rapidly become the Jim Morrison or Bob Dylan of his country, a voice that represents peace and integrity for a troubled young generation. Concert footage, kinetically edited and brilliantly shot, reveals the depth of feeling that many Israelis have for Aviv: hip, youthful women and men are clearly enamored of his presence. Directed by Tomer Heymann, this feature documentary follows the life of Aviv Geffen, a controversial Israeli singer whose liberal upbringing led him to refuse to serve in the Israeli military. Over the last six years, Geffen has become a spokesperson for the country's youth, and this film chronicles the rise of his career, his family roots, and how he finds the inspiration to write music.

Aviv Geffen

Nurit Geffen

Shira Geffen

Yehonatan Geffen

• Tomer HeymannDirector · Writer · Producer
• Hagai LeviProducer
• Itai RazielDirector of Photography
• Ido MochrikEditor

Release date

April 1, 2003

Status

Released

Original language

Hebrew

Runtime

1h 20m

Genres

Documentary