For a place that is meant for the dead, the animal cemetery seems to be full of life. Every day people come and visit their deceased companions and each have different mourning ceremonies - each in their own unique way with their connection to their pet.


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Man's Best Friend
Written and Directed by: Gaya Elstein
Doc, 17 min, 2022, Color
Production: The Sam Spiegel Film & TV School - Jerusalem (JSFS)
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles


For a place that is meant for the dead, the animal cemetery seems to be full of life. Every day people come and visit their deceased companions and each have different mourning ceremonies - each in their own unique way with their connection to their pet.


AWARDS & FESTIVALS:

Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival, 2022

Promising Director Award - The Jerusalem Film Festival, 2022