Swiss Premiere
Scaffolding / Pigumim
by Matan Yair
Secondary title
Pigumim
Country / Year
Israel, Poland / 2017
Duration
93 Min.
Languages
Hebrew
Subtitles
English
German
Genre
Tags
Direction
Matan Yair
Cast
Asher Lax,
Ami Smolarchik,
Yaacov Cohen,
Keren Berger
At school, Asher is better known for his loud mouth and temper than for his hard work. In any case, his father would rather have the impulsive 17-year-old helping on the building site than preparing for exams. The patriarch of the family is convinced that his son will one day take over the family-run scaffolding business. However, Asher has recently shown an interest in literature, a subject taught in an unusual manner by his charismatic teacher Rami. This unexpected role model seems to have helped Asher overcome his inner turmoil and opened up new and unimagined prospects – until an unexpected event turns the young man’s world on its head. Matan Yair met lead actor Asher Lax while working as a teacher.