State-Less

by adminpublished on February 9, 2024

The Story of Adi Khavous, a musician and extraordinary artist who chose a vagabond lifestyle. Adi left home in Israel and now lives in Canada as a solitary immigrant and rock ‘n’ roll singer. The film depicts five years of Adi’s journey and presents an alternative, off-beat way of life. In his lonesome life, Adi holds on to one dream: to break through as a musician. This 5 years journey provides a glimpse into an extreme life of a unique artist.

This Hebrew language arthouse doc was a huge hit on the festival circuit, scooping up multiple awards and winning tons of praise.

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