Synonyms(2019)
A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.
Movie: Synonyms
Top 10 Billed Cast
Yoav
Emile
Caroline
Michel
Yoav's Father
French Teacher
Eyal
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Video: Synonyms – Official U.S. Trailer
Synonyms – Official U.S. Trailer
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Nadav Lapid on Israeli Identity, Paris, and the Message of Synonyms | NYFF57
Nadav Lapid on SYNONYMS | TIFF 2019
Nadav Lapid on the Making of Synonyms | NYFF57
Nadav Lapid on the Story of Synonyms and Casting Tom Mercier
SYNONYMS Director Q&A | TIFF 2019
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Nadav Lapid on Israeli Identity, Paris, and the Message of Synonyms | NYFF57 - Featurette
Nadav Lapid on SYNONYMS | TIFF 2019 - Featurette
Nadav Lapid on the Making of Synonyms | NYFF57 - Featurette
Nadav Lapid on the Story of Synonyms and Casting Tom Mercier - Featurette
SYNONYMS Director Q&A | TIFF 2019 - Featurette
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