44 Hours
Gil Avni found himself in a Kafkaesque situation. He lies dying in the ICU, anesthetized and ventilated, diagnosed with cerebral edema. From the medical team fighting for his life and his closest relatives coming to say their goodbyes, Gil learns about his final hours. These 44 hours are told through his testimony and of those who were around him.
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Length: 100 mins.
Language: English
Presented through our partnership with FilmFest Distribution and the Los Angeles Animated Film Festival
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