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Tomer Heymann
IL 2018 4x40' 53' 75' 106'
⚬ Human Interest ⚬ Society ⚬ Queer
One of the world's most successful gay porn stars Jonathan Agassi built his fame and success on what is considered a global taboo, but in fact pleases millions. Shot over 6 years emerges a poignant drama of a haunting childhood trauma and crucial life choices that are led by the mechanisms of a hidden multi billion industry.
Director | Tomer Heymann |
Producer | Barak Heymann |
Production Company | Heymann Brothers Films |
Cinematography | Addie Reiss, Tomer Heymann |
Editors | Tal Rabiner, Alex Khosid |
Music | Alberto Shwartz, Matan Daskal, Anna Lann |
Sound | Itzik Cohen |
Best Documentary | Jerusalem IFF 2018 |
Special Jury Prize | Atlanta FF 2019 |
Jerusalem IFF 2018 |
IDFA 2018 |
DocPoint Tallinn 2019 |
Dublin IFF 2019 |
Thessaloniki DFF 2019 |
Yesh FF 2019 |
BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2019 |
Vilnius IFF 2019 |
CPH:DOX 2019 |
Atlanta FF 2019 |
Outview FF 2019 |
Secret International Festival 2019 |
Ambulante 2019 |
Docs Against Gravity 2019 |
Biografilm 2019 |
Bergen IFF 2019 |
Jewish IFF 2019 |
Budapest IDF 2020 |
| Runtimes | 4x40' 53' 75' 106' |
| Spoken Languages | English, Hebrew |
| Production Countries | Israel |
Born in Israel in 1970, Tomer Heymann has been directing documentary films and series since 1997. He screened and won awards at international film festivals, such as Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, and LAFF. His films have been theatrically released around the world, making him one of the documentary film industry's leading directors. Cinematic and TV credits include BRIDGE OVER THE WADI (IDFA 2006), PAPER DOLLS (winner of 3 awards at Berlinale 2006), I SHOT MY LOVE (Berlinale 2010, award winner at Hot Docs 2010), THE QUEEN HAS NO CROWN (Berlinale 2011), WHOS GONNA LOVE ME NOW (Audience Award at Berlinale 2016) and MR. GAGA (Audience Award at SXSW 2017). Tomer teaches at several film schools in Israel, and is currently engaged in a number of ongoing projects.
