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Uzzi

(Documentary film, 21 min, June 2018)

At the age of 94, Prof. Uzzi Ornan continued his lifelong ongoing struggles for upholding the Secular and Democratic image of the State of Israel with his last endeavor to establish Civil Burial rights where he lives.

Director — Ido Weisman
Cinematographer — Ido Weisman
Editor — Tomer Weinberg
Producers — Efrat Cohen, Amir Tausinger, Hilla Shitrit

The film screened at the following festivals:
•  Shortlist selection for The British Aca
demy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) - Student Awards (May 2019)
  Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival - Audience Choice Award (Frankfurt, October 2019)
•  NYC Short Documentary Film Festival - Best Script Award  (March 2019)
•  Tel-Aviv Student Film Festival (June 2018)
•  Sebastopol Film Festival (March 2019)
•  Social Relevant Film Festival in New York (March 2019)
•  Barcelona International Film Festival (June 2019)
•  New Delhi Film Festival (January 2020)
•  Nepal International Film Festival (February 2020)

•  Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival (San Diego, October 2020)

As of June 2018, "Uzzi" is Frequently broadcast on the Israeli TV Channel "Hot 8".

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