Scaffolding

Scaffolding (Hebrew: פיגומים) is a 2017 Israeli drama film written and directed by Matan Yair, starring Asher Lax as a 17-year-old boy who, as usual, finds himself in trouble and must confront an abusive father (Yaakov Cohen) at home, while seeking a new role model at school (Ami Smolarchik). The screenplay is inspired by real-life events. The film had its premiere at the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals, and was screened at numerous festivals worldwide. It won the Best Film award at the Jerusalem Film Festival and the Best Actor award for Asher Lax. The film was nominated for eight Ophir Awards at the 28th Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Lead Actor, Editing, and Casting. Both Yaakov Cohen and Ami Smolarchik were nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category. Ultimately, the film won one Ophir Award – Best Supporting Actor, awarded to Smolarchik. The film was produced by Green Productions and United King Films, with support from the Israeli Film Fund, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, and the Polish Film Fund. It became the second most-watched Israeli film of 2017, with over 150,000 viewers. It was also sold for distribution in six territories around the world, including France, the United States, Poland, and Spain.