Greener Pastures

GREENER PASTURES

Saturday, December 6, 7:00 PM

Discussion Leader: Rabbi Beverly Magidson

| 2021 | 90 min.| Israel | Hebrew (w/subtitles)

Dov, a spirited 79-year-old widower, finds himself reluctantly packed off to a nursing home by his well-meaning family. With his funds dwindling after losing his pension savings and feeling quite justified in pointing the finger at the state, Dov’s new abode feels less like a home and more like a cage. All he dreams about is going back to his old house and living out his days there, free as a bird. But then, he makes a surprising discovery: his fellow residents are enjoying a little legal medical cannabis, and that sparks a light bulb moment for Dov. What if he could sell it instead of smoking it? Suddenly, he sees a potential escape route in this unlikely venture. As if this newfound plan isn't complicated enough, throw in some love interests, peculiar cops, and sly gangsters. Greener Pastures is a delightful romp, bursting with humor and heart, reminding us that no matter our age, life can be full of surprises just waiting to be seized!

Directed by Assaf Abiri, Matan Guggenheim

Nominated for 11 Ophir Awards, 2020. Selection: Jerusalem International Film Festival 2020, Toronto Jewish Film Festival 2021, Halifax Jewish Film Festival 2021, Montreal Israeli & Jewish Film Festival 2022, Vancouver Jewish Film Festival 2022, Miami Jewish Film Festival 2022