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The Band's Visit

2007 · Movie · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · 89% critics

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A visiting police band from abroad arrives in Israel to perform at a cultural event, but a simple mix-up leaves them stranded overnight in a remote desert town. With no place to stay, they rely on local hospitality, leading to awkward, funny, and quietly moving encounters across language and cultural gaps.

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Details
Original title
ביקור התזמורת
Years
2007
Release date
2007-09-13
Language
HE
Runtime
83 min
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
7.0/10 (173 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a low-key, warm slice-of-life comedy-drama about strangers connecting through awkward conversations and small gestures; Not for you if you need fast pacing or big plot turns like Pride or The Station Agent.

Pros: gentle bittersweet humor; touching human connection; strong performances | Cons: slow pacing for some; uneven tone; too little conflict

Themes

  • egypt
  • israel
  • strong woman
  • empowerment
  • ladykiller
  • orchestra
  • police band
  • stranded
  • roller skating rink
  • foreign visitor
  • lost

Awards & recognition

  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2007
  • European Film Award — European Discovery of the Year · 2007
  • Ophir Award — best feature film
  • European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2007 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2007 · nominated
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  • European Film Award — European Discovery of the Year · 2007 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Eran Kolirin