Parchutist

Israel | 2022 | 7 min. | Amharic | Animation

Eli, the son of immigrants from Ethiopia, dreams of being a parachutist. He spends most of his time playing with plastic bags that in his imagination turn into parachutes. His parents who wish to keep him safe, forbid him from playing, but that does not stop him from getting new bags and keep playing.


Production: Itzik Rivkin
Script & Editing: Daniel Ambaya
Cinematography: Shani Steiner
Sound Design: Omri Cohen
Original Score: Samuel Yirga
Cast/Participants: Oren Prada, Sigal Prada, Alon Prada
Supporting Funds: Rabinovich Foundation for the Arts

Parchutist-Daniel Ambaya