RCB FILM CLUB (Feature Films) OPENING FILM OF THE YEAR-! ‘FORGIVENESS’ (‘MECHILA’), ISRAEL (With English subtitles) 1 Hr 44 Mins. Directed by Guy Amir, Hanan Savyon SUNDAY, 21 MARCH, 4:00 PM VENUE: RCB FORUM, 2nd Floor, River City Bangkok Kind Courtesy: Embassy of Israel Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JapjSZ5tn_0 RCB Film Club’s opening film of the year, Forgiveness (Mechila), is a tale of friendship, family, love, and reconciliation. With many twists and turns, it is one of the most successful Israeli films ever. Shaul and Nissan are good friends who, due to economic problems, decide to rob a post office. But things go horribly wrong, and the strong Shaul gets arrested while the timid Nissan gets away with the money. When Shaul is released from prison, he’s not too happy to be greeted by Nissan who has become ultra-religious, and seeks forgiveness from his friend.   The story takes place during the ‘Ten Days of Atonement’, just before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, when people ask for forgiveness. Shaul refuses to forgive, and Nissan cannot continue with his life without receiving absolution for his prior action. The hunt for the hidden loot leads them on many adventures. Shaul’s […]