Keren Ben Rafael
Director
Keren Ben Rafael is a French-Israeli director and screenwriter known for her work in independent cinema. She made her directorial debut in 2018 with the film VIRGINS, which received critical acclaim and was shown at various film festivals. With THE END OF LOVE (2020), she once again established herself as a sensitive and profound storyteller. The film highlights the challenges of a long-distance relationship in the age of modern technology and was praised for its authenticity and emotional depth. Ben Rafael's unique narrative style and her focus on character-driven stories have helped her to make a name for herself in the film industry.
Virgins
When a local fisherman claims to have seen a mermaid, tourists flock to the beach at Kiryat Yam, saving teenaged Lana from yet another boring summer.