Blush (2015 film)

Blush (Hebrew: ברש - "Barash") is a 2015 Israeli drama film about teenage lesbian girls. It was written and directed by Michal Vinik, starring Sivan Noam Shimon, Jade Sakori and Dvir Benedek. The original title was Barash.

Blush
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Michal Vinik
Written by	Michal Vinik
Produced by	Amir Harel Ayelet Kait
Starring	Sivan Noam Shimon Jade Sakori Dvir Benedek
Cinematography	Shay Peleg
Edited by	Joel Alexis
Music by	Daphna Keenan
Production company	Lama Films
Distributed by	Film Movement M-Appeal World Sales
Release date	September 20, 2015 (2015-09-20) (San Sebastian Film Festival)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	Israel
Languages	Hebrew, Arabic

Plot

Naama (Sivan Noam Shimon) lives with her family in a typical suburb. Naama is used to partying with her friends and having casual sex with boys. Her parents aren't aware of her way of life, being concentrated on her soldier sister.

One day Naama meets a new student in school, and immediately feels attracted to her. They become friends and lovers and the new student, Dana (Jade Sakori) introduces Naama to Tel Aviv parties and drug scenes. Naama gets lost in Dana's love and world.

Awards and nominations

Year	Event	Award	Result
2015	Haifa International Film Festival	Best actress - Sivan Noam Shimon	Won
		Best actor - Dvir Benedek	Won
		Best screenplay - Michal Vinik	Won
2016	Guadalajara International Film Festival	Best full-length film - Michal Vinik (director)	Nominated

Further reading

• Costa, Daniela (February 9, 2016). "'Barash' is an edgy Israeli film about two enamored teenage girls". AfterEllen.
• Holland, Jonathan (September 25, 2015). "'Barash': San Sebastian Review". The Hollywood Reporter.

External links

• Barash (Blush) at Lama Films
• Blush at IMDb
• Barash (Blush) at Israeli Film Database
• Barash (Blush) at Lumiere