When was the last time you saw a feature film that didn't include vulgarity, crime or murder? Or an Israeli film that's not about the Holocaust or the "situation"?
Here is something that might surprise you -- Peter the Third,
directed by Tommy Lang, is a gem of a comedy about inter-generational friendship and family rapprochement.
Peter is a retired actor at Habima, and
spends his days with his quirky friends at a coffee shop where Alona is their waitress. Peter is more than 30 years Alona's senior,
but that doesn't stop them from becoming friends -- and from teaming up to help
each other with issues in their lives.
Alona, a head-strong young woman, is currently without a place to live, so Peter
invites her to stay with him. In order
to help Peter obtain his pension, together they start a political party which
will create a vacation resort for widows and widowers. A fair number of amusing scenes ensue and their
eccentric friends in the coffee shop, a group called the
"parliament", create a humorous backdrop throughout. A feel good and funny film.
Peter the Third (81 minutes) is available from
Ruth Diskin Films.
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