The Dive

The film plays with notions of masculinity in a society that is defined by conflict. In it, three brothers – Yoav, Itai and Avi – have come together in their dying-if-not-dead hometown to bury their father, who has requested that his remains be placed in an underwater cave. The youngest of the three, Avi, is nearing the end of his compulsory military training and understandably anxious about heading to war. Whether or not the father’s remains are dealt with as requested becomes secondary, as Avi looks to his brothers, both of whom have battlefield experience, for guidance and support heading into the next phase of his life. However, both have vastly different opinions on the matter.