Ilanit Ben-Ya’akov

What is a woman's courage? What is the difference between courage as defined by men and by women? Is a woman who shows courage rewarded, or does she pay a heavy price? Maybe the refusal to be brave is in itself courageous? "Heroine" puts a spotlight on stories told by female filmmakers focused on, and through the eyes of, female protagonists. The film brings to the screen fiction stories which seek to break through the discourse and dialectic of courage and cowardice to discover an additional range of concepts that are not as definitive.

Haim, a charismatic talented person who finds himself on the verge of impoverishment. Haim, a security guard in his 50's, lives with his elderly mother whose health is deteriorating. His past is being told by several people: his ex-wife, children and young lover. With their help, a profile emerges of a person who throughout life missed many opportunities due to life's complexity and unpredictability. His predicament also emanates from living in a society that in crucial moments appears devoid of compassion.