Self Made

SYNOPSIS

Self Made (Hebrew: בורג) is a 2014 Israeli film written and directed by Shira Geffen. The film follows an Israeli artist (Michal) and a Palestinian DIY store clerk (Nadine) who swap their lives because of a mix-up at a border security checkpoint. In his review for The Hollywood Reporter, critic Clarence Tsui described the film as being filled with "dark humor" and noted its use of "surreal elements to explore difficult real-world issues." Tsui further explained, "Gefen’s intention is to show that a person's outward appearance is merely a façade," and concluded that the film presents "a thought-provoking and witty commentary on the limitations imposed on women—or perhaps on everyone, in general."