Jellyfish / *** (No rating)

"Jellyfish" (78 minutes). Stories of three young women and people in their lives, set in Tel Aviv but not especially Israeli. We meet newly wed, a waitress, and a home-care provider from the Philippines, and also an enigmatic little girl who seemingly emerges from the sea. No vast plot revelations are secreted beneath their stories, which work simply as portraits from life. Directed by Etgar Keret and Shira Geffen annd written by Geffen. Winner of the Camera d'Or (for best first feature) from Cannes 2007. Rating: Three stars.... read more