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...grown up to become a successful television producer. It is her story we follow, her struggle to escape a family whose traditionalism borders on the inane--where Sh'chur, a North African word for white magic, is practiced at every available opportunity. With a sister who is mentally ill (Ronit Alkabetz), and a domineering mother (Gila Almagor), we see Rachel confront a variety of obstacles. We finally watch her triumph, as she receives high scores on entrance exams, enabling her to leave her family behind as she is admitted to a prestigous preparatory school in Jerusalem. But, what we witness...
...Actress Ronit Alkabetz will be present at the screening of Sh'chur at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue in Boston on Thursday, November 9. Sh'chur will be preceded by "Les Affinites Recouvrees," directed by Cynthia Beth Rubip. (USA, 1994, 3 min.) This mini-film probes the Moraccon Jewish culture and the influences of Islam on the development and strength of this culture. The artist is an Ashkenasi Jew, and this piece is the culmination of her research on a culture of "others" which is oftentimes neglected. Shmuel Hasfari, the director of Sh'chur and Cynthia Beth...
When she was 18, everything came up roses. Now she is 19, and all that comes up is spuds. Drafted into the Israeli army, Private Ronit Rinat, Miss Israel 1964, is on K.P.-and swears that she enjoys peeling potatoes just as much as peeling for the Miss Universe contest, where she placed third. When she's served her 18-month hitch, honey-blonde Ronit hopes to study medicine...
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