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At a time when the world, and even the film festival scene, is not favorably disposed toward Israel, the esteemed Czech festival once again shines a light on Israeli cinema; director Omer Tobi's debut film will compete in the festival's second-most prestigious category

The movie, released September 7, tells a cathartic tale for many older Moroccan women.

Seven Blessings focuses on a Moroccan family in Israel and shows how tradition can be used in a particularly twisted and damaging way.