Storyline
Every year since 2011, a unique beauty contest has been taking place in Haifa. The contestants are female survivors of the Holocaust. In the midst of this flashy spectacle, their personal traumas remain as deep as ever. There are many things about this contest that are controversial: it is organized by the right Zionist organization, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, and the dubious contest itself rises the public indignation of various speakers, including other survivors.
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eytan İpeker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. The Pageant is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
