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Synopsis: When a group of best friends in Tel Aviv gather to watch 'UniverSong', they are less than impressed by the official Israeli entry. Believing that they can do better, they spontaneously create and record their own song on a mobile phone. Little do they know, their performance is seen by the 'UniverSong' judges and soon they are reluctantly thrown into the spotlight as Israel's next official entry. After initial reservations about their new found celebrity status, they decide to just go for it and find themselves on the road to international stardom. They embark on a flamboyant journey that brings about hilarious end results as they go head to head with the Russian entry in the 'UniverSong' final. From director Eytan Fox comes this extravagant and unashamedly entertaining Eurovision parody featuring a feel-good soundtrack provided by Babydaddy from the Scissor Sisters. With bright styling, irresistibly catchy tunes and a gloriously uplifting storyline, this laugh-out-loud comedy is a ref
Genre: Comedy, Music
Director(s): Eytan Fox
Production: Strand Releasing
  1 win.
 
IMDB:
6.0
Metacritic:
64
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%
NOT RATED
Year:
2013
92 min
$8,910
Website
31 Views


Hold on, what is this?

Dreamgirls'?

We'd like, with your help,

to make it like it was before.

To go for something more solid.

Simple costumes.

Simple dance moves.

Maybe even a live guitar.

- More straightforward.

-Cleaner.

MOTQ n

.

And what? Do a tour of

community centers'?

And take our song

to the UniverSong.

Heaven help us!

Have you no respect for tradition?

You'll perform exactly

as we tell you,

You'll perform exactly

as we tell you,

or I'll find another jolly bunch

to replace you.

That's the thing,

I'm not sure it's up to you.

I beg your pardon?

We were chosen to represent Israel.

From that moment on,

how it's done is totally up to us.

From that moment on,

how it's done is totally up to us.

You don't say'?

It's not me saying it,

it's in the contest rules.

The monster turns on its creator.

It's more like the creator turns on

those who turn him into a monster.

It's more like the creator turns on

those who turn him into a monster.

Yes.

You're right, but...

With all due respect

tor the legal argument,

you forgot an important detail:

"It that which is stated in Article 16

(herein:
artistic freedom),

"It that which is stated in Article 16

(herein:
artistic freedom),

is not in keeping with the demands

of the dispatching entity,

"the dispatching entity may reconsider

its monetary support of the artist-"

You'll have to sell

a whole lot of cakes.

This is despicable behavior.

This is despicable behavior.

I just hope this isn't

intentional sabotage

and that the girls don't let

success take over.

Hello'?

Help with what?

How do you know already?

They asked you what?

I'll be home in a few minutes.

Their house?

Okay, okay. Bye.

Okay, okay. Bye.

What happened?

Asi says he might

be able to work this out.

How did he find out'?

And to the girls I say:

Girls! Modesty is a virtue!

And to the girls I say:

Girls! Modesty is a virtue!

Don't let it turn your heads,

one should know where he comes from.

This isn't happening...

And where he's going.

Answer already!

Zohar, where are you'?

At the Museum

with the Minister.

She's crazy.

Take a deep breath, baby.

She'll change her mind five times

before the 8 o'clock news.

Forget her, if my dad hears this

he'll watch the news

in the EH.

He'll watch the news

in the EH.

Don't be silly.

All right.

Thanks, Zohar.

Anytime.

Honey, don't be disappointed.

In theory we fight tor

justice and truth,

In theory we fight tor

justice and truth,

but reality is ugly.

The world will destroy a girl like you.

At the first hearing

they'll still be wiping their drool.

After that it won't help,

your blond hair,

your big b*obs.

Your blond hair,

your big b*obs.

Sometimes I wonder,

"What's she doing it for?"

Sometimes I wonder,

"What's she doing it for?"

Yeah, huh? Not exactly

a fashion show.

It's a boring world. Like me.

You know, honey,

I thought I'd reserve

the firm's guest suite-.

You could bring

the yellow costume.

The wig, the dress,

the stockings.

The wig, the dress,

the stockings.

Could be nice, ha?

The band needs another

The band needs another

Without it, the band

won't fly to Paris

and Israel won't have

a representative at UniverSong.

- Hello.

-Hi.

Sit down, sit down.

So how are you, Ofer'?

Fine, thanks.

Some wine?

Why not.

Why not.

Assaf?

Sure.

Look,

we asked Assaf to invite you over

because a situation has come up

where we can help each another.

Because a situation has come up

where we can help each another.

Let's put our cards on the table.

We know about your relationship.

We apologize for our methods,

We apologize for our methods,

but Assaf, so it seems,

is not as liberal as you

and he insisted on being

discreet.

Don't worry, we don't want to

break you up.

We aren't closed-minded people.

But you have to understand,

we have a company to run,

we have an image, employees

and a poster boy

that the public is liable to boycott

it the matter comes out.

"The matter."

Yes. The matter.

We'd be glad to help you

and your friends

We'd be glad to help you

and your friends

with your little problem.

Excuse me?

You're fighting tor authenticity.

We sell authenticity.

You know our slogan,

so as the sponsors

of the contest

so as the sponsors

of the contest

we feel an obligation,

you could even say a mission,

to back your band

and pay for the flight

-no matter what...

-And you expect us to...?

Simply maintain your discretion.

And, what do you think?

Maybe it's not such a bad idea,

we'll keep a low profile,

things will calm down...

"the real thing," huh?

Whoa...

- I can't believe it...

-I can't believe it.

I can't believe I didn't know

you were together.

I can't believe I didn't know

you were together.

How are you'?

Surprisingly less shocked

than I expected.

I tried to deny

the situation, and...

- You tried too hard.

-Yael.

No, it's okay. It's true.

No, it's okay. It's true.

- Takes one to know one.

-Yep.

It's when you try to do

the right thing

that reality smacks you in the face.

Girls, I have presents

I was saving for the flight, but...

Girls, I have presents

I was saving for the flight, but...

Wow...

Thanks.

Ofer...

Well,

Well,

it's the end of the road, girls.

At least we tried, right'?

It was the right thing to do,

our little truth. We could have

flown high.

Or crash, honey.

The world doesn't dance to

that tune any more.

The world doesn't dance to

that tune any more.

It's too subtle.

Nowadays there are synths,

samplers...

Fireworks, acrobats and wigs.

But there's us.

If you ask me, nothing is better

than having such great friends-.

If you ask me, nothing is better

than having such great friends-.

Our building has

the finest neighbors."

The best.

Stop sobbing...

Are you taking a step back?

Are you taking a step back?

A step forward.

It's so easy in the movies,

a penny drops from heaven

and it all works out.

A penny drops from heaven

and it all works out.

But in real life

nobody stands up and applauds.

You have to be persistent

and hold onto an inner voice that

won't let the other voices confuse you.

All of ii?!

One has to make

brave decisions.

Are you leaving the country?

Investing?

You could call it an investment...

What are you investing in?

The market is very weak.

In myself.

In myself.

You just have to let

the voice be heard.

Ofer! Open up!

Sometimes after years of silence

it'll burst out.

Ofer.

Go away, I don't want to see you.

Go away, I don't want to see you.

Sometimes the voice speaks softly,

but for the first time, clearly.

Hi, we spoke on the phone

about the job.

You can leave it here.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Oh, hi. I didn't see it was you,

I'll see if she's available-.

I'll see if she's available-.

No need.

Just give her the envelope.

And sometimes it speaks

but you won't listen.

After all, a real voice

is a real challenge.

It means getting past

layers of ego,

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