What do you give Mum or Dad
for their 70th, 80th or 90th birthday?
A life story film – a personal gift that lasts for generations.
How well do we really know our parents’ life stories?
I'm Amos Giles, a portrait filmmaker.
I guide people through a personal, thoughtful and intimate process,
as they revisit the memories, people and moments that shaped their lives.
Dad’s voice, Mum’s smile, the memories and stories –
woven into a moving, personal film that the family will treasure for generations.
Life Stories Brought to Film
A Life Story Film for Ziki Kravitz’s 80th Birthday
To celebrate his 80th birthday, Ziki and his family revisit Beersheba in the 40s, the early days of Neve Tzuf and his years working with “Chuliyot”. A portrait of a remarkable man, filled with humour, surprises and a few tears.
An Israeli Champion in Search of Home – Ruti Peled, Aged 80
Ruti looks back on her years as Israel’s national floor gymnastics champion. But during filming, the 7/10 war breaks out, forcing her to evacuate her home in Kfar Giladi. Memories of the past become entwined with fears for her home in the north, as her personal story meets the drama of the present.
The Life Story of Yaffa Halmish – Aged 104
In intimate conversations with her granddaughters, Yaffa recalls her childhood in Germany before the Nazis came to power, her escape aboard an immigrant ship, the founding of Kibbutz Ein Hanatziv and her longing for the parents she left behind.
A moving story of memory, resilience and finally finding the courage to speak.
A Life Story Film for Eitan Sariel’s 80th Birthday
Eitan’s life is intertwined with the history of Israel and the legacy of European Jewry. Unexpected encounters, memories and reflections reveal the portrait of a thoughtful, fascinating man, alongside the story of a young nation finding its feet.
How Does a Life Story Become a Film?
 Getting to Know Each OtherA personal conversation to explore your story and plan the film together |  Filming the JourneyMemories, encounters and filming in places that hold special meaning |  Bringing the Story to LifeEditing the pieces together to create a personal film that will last for generations |
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