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The Binding of Itzik

2020Movie17 min

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A sensual, slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

In his online search for bookbinding materials, a single, middle-aged Hasidic bookbinding conservationist becomes entangled in a secret and intimate BDSM relationship with an online stranger after stumbling across a Craigslist ad.

Feels like

  • Hasidic Community
  • Bookbinding
  • BDSM Relationship
  • Online Encounter
  • Psychological Drama
  • Intimacy
  • Secret Life
  • Modern Orthodox
  • Sexuality

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Anika Benkov
Written by
Anika Benkov

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Facts

November 2, 2020 · 17 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
November 2, 2020
Runtime
17 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Binding of Itzik worth watching?"

Questions about The Binding of Itzik

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Binding of Itzik worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Will The Binding of Itzik make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Binding of Itzik plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.