Tal Kantor

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Tal Kantor

Born January 1, 1988 · Jerusalem, Israel (age 38)

Tal Kantor [b. 1988] is an award-winning independent animation filmmaker & visual artist. Graduated with honors from the 'Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem', ‘where she currently lectures at the Screen-Based Arts Department. In her animated works, Tal uses a unique technique she has developed, which combines drawing, photography, video, painting, and animation. Her short animated film…

Known For

Letter to a PigLetter to a Pig · 2024
Letter to a Pig
★ 5.72024
MovieAnimation
A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life. A young schoolgirl hears his testimony in class and sinks into a twisted dream where she confronts questions of identity, collective trauma, and the extremes of human nature.
RecollectionRecollection · 2014
Recollection
★ 6.02014
MovieAnimation
Experimental mix media animation made with water, ink and personal sequences of video and stills.
MigraotMigraot · 2013
Migraot
★ 6.02013
MovieAnimation
A man sees the damage done to a creature passing by and feels the damage in himself.
In Other WordsIn Other Words · 2016
In Other Words
★ 6.02016
MovieAnimation
A brief meeting after many years undermines a father's world and renders his words meaningless.
RustRust · 2014
Rust
2014
MovieAnimation
Short film in competition for AROMA film competition.
Yellow LightYellow Light · 2023
Yellow Light
2023
MovieAnimation
A children's game of "Traffic Light" changes the plans for the day of a girl hurrying along with her dog about her business.
AdvocateAdvocate · 2019
Advocate
★ 5.62019
MovieDocumentary
Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli lawyer, defends Palestinians: from feminists to fundamentalists, from nonviolent demonstrators to armed militants. As far as most Israelis are concerned, she defends the indefensible. As far as Palestinians are concerned, she’s more than an attorney, she’s an ally. «Advocate» follows Tsemel in real time, including the trial of a 13-year-old boy — her youngest client to date.
Pass ByPass By · 2013
Pass By
★ 6.02013
MovieAnimation
Experimental animation technique, using graphite, plaster and ink.

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