Obsession

Raymond Amsalem embodies the image of a weak and submissive woman, whose husband is a drinker and gambler and who cheats on her with other women. Her son is serving in the IDF and refrained from returning home for holidays, her daughter ran away, and the little boy is watching his family collapse into itself.

Directed by Nissim Notrika, Obsession leans on a strong ensemble — Reymonde Amsallem, Yehezkel Lazarov, Edna Blilious — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2011.