Ceased to Be

Producers: Saar Yogev, Naomi Levari

Director & Writer: Idit Ben Shimol

Supported by: Gesher Film Fund

Broadcaster: KAN – Israeli Broadcast Corp.

Idit’s uncle died when he was a baby. 60 years after his presumed death, Idit is determined to find his place of burial.

Her naïve search exposes a series of children disappearances and turns into a restless investigation into an allegedly organized and well-orchestrated kidnapping that took place during the early years of Israel’s establishment.

Idit Ben Shimul

Graduate of Hadassa Collage, Jerusalem. An experienced editor responsible for documentary films, news, TV shows and others. Ceased to Be is her first film as director.