Disobedience

this has been on my watchlist for almost an eternity now and wow what a film. there haven’t been many films i’ve had the pleasure of watching that explored the complexity of coming from a religious upbringing and exploring one’s own sexuality. there were many scenes throughout the film that i loved but if i had to pick only one it would be the reiteration dovid gives of the rev’s speech that is during the opening minutes of the film. the “you are free” moment between dovid and esti was truly everything.  also loved the moment he opens his arm up for Ronit for all three to hug.  // fav quote: “The Rav's final words to us.... Why did he choose to discuss the idea of choice? .. And Freedom. there is nothing so… tender.. or truthful.. as the true of feeling of being free. Free… To choose. The Rav was a giant of Torah. But it wasn't a giant that we saw collapse that day, but a man. He talked of the angels.. and the desires of the beasts. With his last breath, the Rav reminded us of this: we are free to choose. You are free.”