Director Inbar Horesh brings a bold, female-led perspective to her short film Birth Right, which delves into the complex motivations behind young diaspora Jews immigrating to Israel. The story follows Natasha, who eagerly joins a trip designed to encourage immigration, only for her encounter with Shlomi, a handsome combat soldier, to take an unexpected turn.
Inspired by Nataliya Olshanskaya’s real-life story, Nataliya stars as Natasha, portraying a journey that is both personal and universally resonant. The film explores the emotional and cultural challenges of claiming one’s ‘Birthright,’ the meaning of ancestry, and the questions of identity that accompany such a journey, including those who may be eligible for citizenship but don’t consider themselves Jewish.Birth Right has already been recognized internationally, selected for 16 high-profile film festivals, including the Carmel International Short Film Festival (special mention), Seret Berlin Film Festival, and the Jerusalem Film Festival. It also won the 2020 Moulin d’Ande Award at the Cinemed: Montpellier International Festival of Mediterranean Cinema.
In our conversation, Inbar discusses her inspiration, filmmaking process, and exploration of identity, culture, and personal motivation, offering insight into a film that combines topical social commentary with deeply human storytelling.
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