Independent Lens
Camp Widow
At Camp Widow, every attendee, volunteer, speaker, and staff member has lost their partner; together they find camaraderie and unexpected joy.
The Beetle
What do you do when you’re in love with your old jalopy, but your pregnant wife insists you get rid of it for something more practical?
- Series
- Global Voices
- Premiere Date
- July 4, 2010
- Length
- 60 minutes
Director
Yishai Orian
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The Film
Director Yishai Orian is the owner of an old Volkswagen Beetle and is about to become a father. His mechanic says that the car will not last long, while his wife complains that the car is unsuitable for a baby. Attempting to keep his beloved car, Yishai goes on a journey that begins with the previous owners of the Beetle, continues to Jordan to renovate the old car, and ends with the birth of his first child. The exciting, funny, sad, and intimate memories of the beetle’s previous owners blend with the director’s personal story.
