Your cart is currently empty!
War Before Bedtime
Two sisters, teetering between childhood and fear, confront the shadow of war with the help of imaginary companions and a mother desperate to protect their innocence.
Description
Synopsis
On the verge of sleep, two young sisters confront the creeping fear that war brings. They find solace in the company of imaginary figures—an indifferent turtle, a prickly hedgehog, a missile, and a tooth fairy who doesn’t quite exist. Meanwhile, their mother does everything she can to protect their innocence, only to discover that shielding them from the world’s harsh realities is harder than she ever imagined.
Director
Tehila Lapidot is a filmmaker, playwright, and children’s therapist based in Israel. She is the writer, director, and animator of War Before Bedtime, a short animated film supported by the Makor Foundation, which has been officially selected for festivals including the Seattle Jewish Film Festival (2025), Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival (2024), and Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival (Australia), among others.
Tehila’s creative background spans film, theater, literature, and visual arts, with her work exhibited in group shows in Israel and across Europe. She holds an M.A. in Bibliotherapy and a B.A. in Hebrew Literature and Creative Writing.
Additional information
| Length | 2 min |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2024 |
| Countries of Origin | Israel |
| Languages | Hebrew |
| Subtitle | English |
| Genre | Short, Animation |
Educational Pricing (DVD/Blu-Ray)
To host a screening, write your inquiry to eunice@7thart.com or get your screening set up by clicking the link below.
