Lies I Told Myself
87'
Israel, Serbia 2023
debut, documentary
| Director | Efim Graboy |
| Scriptwriter | Efim Graboy |
| DOP | Efim Graboy, Tatiana Dudnik, Nikolay N. Viktorov |
| Producer | Yahali Gat, Efim Graboy |
| Studio | MUSE PRODUCTIONS, OKAPI FILMS |
| Cast | Polina Krikunova |
During one of the most challenging periods of his own intimate relationship, Efim, the filmmaker, discovers a dark secret that his parents had tried to conceal from him. This revelation rocks his world and he sets out on a cinematic journey to confront the lies, betrayals, and guilt that have haunted him, to heal the deep wound within himself.
Efim Graboy
Born in 1989 in Kazan, Russia, immigrated to Israel at age 10. Graduated from Tel Aviv University film school. His short films won multiple international awards. In 2019, "Valley of the Rulers", was nominated for IDA best short film award. His debut feature, "The War of Raya Sinitsina," premiered at Full Frame, won nine international awards, including Best Directing and Cinematography at DocAviv. Also recieved prizes from Israeli Documentary Association and a Special Prize For High Artistic Achievements in the Documentary from Russian Documentary Film and Television Guild.