Midday Movies: Halisa

About the Film
Every day, Sarah cares for other people’s babies at the Children’s Health Center in Haifa’s impoverished, multi-ethnic Halisa neighborhood, but she also yearns for a child of her own. After two years of failed attempts, her desperate desire for motherhood collides with the struggles of a young mother, culminating in a risky decision with potentially devastating consequences.

This moving story features a touching lead performance by acclaimed Israeli actress Noa Koler (Rehearsals, Checkout, The Wedding Plan).

[ Drama | Israel | 2025 | 102 mins | Hebrew with English subtitles | Dir: Sophie Artus ]

Part of Midday Movies: Food, Flicks & Friends, a film appreciation series exploring films of Jewish interest, with enlightening discussions with filmmakers and scholars and casual conversation with other film enthusiasts. Kosher lunch provided.

Presented by the William & Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Institute