The Hora 79 dance troupe was the face of Israeli folk dancing. Following a traumatic event. An accident? A murder? A suicide? The group ceased its activity and the members went their own ways. Now, 33 years later, the Karmiel Dance Festival initiates a reunion for a tribute to Hebrew dance. The encounter brims with nostalgia, tension, and guilt. Will they be able to overcome the dark ghosts of the past, the old conflicts, the betrayal of the body and of the memory?—Jerusalem Film Festival
'HORA 79' is a comedy about Dance and Aging. 'HORA 79' is the legendary folk dance group that represented Israel all over the world. Following a traumatic event, the group ceased to exist, and its members have dispersed. Now, 33 years later, the Karmiel dance festival decides to pay a tribute to the famous group. will they overcome the dark ghosts of the past, the betrayal of body (and mind)? Will they be able to win a moment of grace, and return to be young again?—Anonymous
