THE BAND’S VISIT (2007)

Sypnosis: The eight Egyptian musicians who comprise the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra arrive by mistake in a small town in Israel’s Negev Desert. Their booking set for a different city, and with no transportation out of the town or any hotels to stay at, the band settles at a restaurant owned by Dina, who offers them lodging. Overcoming ethnic barriers, the Egyptians find diversion and companionship with the Israelis through a pervading undercurrent of shared melancholy.

The 2018-2019 SoundScape Cinema Series is curated by Igor Shteyrenberg, Executive Director, Miami Jewish Film Festival.