Houses (2025 film)

2025 Israel-Germany drama film

Houses

Promotional poster

Hebrew| בתים
Literally| Batim
Directed by| Veronica Nicole Tetelbaum
Produced by|

* Elad Gavish
* Adi Navon
* Anatol Schuster
* Veronica Nicole Tetelbaum

Starring|

* Yael Eisenberg
* Tali Sharon
* Evgenia Dodina

Cinematography|

* Yaniv Linton

Edited by| Avishai Sivan
Music by| Rike Huy

Production
companies

* Zwillingfilm
* Marker Films
* Nova Production

Release date

* 16 February 2025 (2025-02-16) (Berlinale)

Running time

| 98 minutes
Countries|

* Israel
* Germany

Languages|

* Hebrew
* Russian

Houses (Hebrew: בתים (Batim)) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Veronica Nicole Tetelbaum in her debut feature. Starring Yael Eisenberg as Sasha, a non-binary person who emigrated to Israel from the Soviet Union as a child in the 1990s.[1][2]

An Israeli-German co-production, shot in black and white, the film had its world premiere at the Forum section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had first screening on 16 February 2025.[3] It is also selected for 39th Teddy Award, and will compete for Best Feature Film.[4]

## Synopsis

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Sasha, a non-binary individual who immigrated to Israel from the Soviet Union in the 1990s, finds themselves revisiting their former homes, haunted by memories. This contemplative black-and-white piece explores the essence of feeling at home, not only within a house but also within one's body and across the passage of time.

## Cast

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* Yael Eisenberg as Sasha
* Tali Sharon as Anna
* Evgenia Dodina as The mother
* Philipp Mogilnitskiy as The father

## Release

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Houses had its world premiere in the Forum section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival 16 February 2025.[5][6]

## Accolades

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Award  | Date  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref.

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Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Teddy Award for Best Feature Films  | Veronica Nicole Tetelbaum  | Nominated  | [7]

## References

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1. ^ "Houses (Batim), Israel, German 2024-2025 Spielfilm". filmportal.de (in German). 5 December 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
2. ^ Veronica Nicole Tetelbaum (28 January 2025). "Houses (Batim)". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
3. ^ Davide Abbatescianni (16 January 2025). "Berlinale's Forum announces a selection of contemporary cinema questioning our time". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
4. ^ "39th Teddy Award: Houses (Batima)". Teddy Award. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
5. ^ Scott Roxborough (16 January 2025). "Berlin Forum Unveils Full 2025 Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
6. ^ "Houses". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
7. ^ "39th Teddy Award: Filmtitles". Teddy Award. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2025.

## External links

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* Official website
* Houses at IMDb
* Houses at Berlinale
* Houses at Zwilling Film

*[Ref.]: Reference(s)