The Cemetery Club (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, The Cemetery Club is a documentary film directed by Tali Shemesh, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. 10 o'clock, Saturday morning. A group of elderly women and men carry plastic lawn chairs across the Mount Herzl National Cemetery in Jerusalem. In the shade of an old pine tree, they sit down, in a circle and discuss matters sublime and elevated. For over two decades, the "Mt. Herzl Academy has held its weekly meeting at this cemetery. Seated between the graves of the nation's dignitaries, they debate the history of modern philosophy, read poetry, eat lunch and determine the fate of the Jewish nation. Director Tali Shemesh has been following the "Academy" for the last 5 years, focusing on two members: Minia, the director's grandmother, and Lena, her great aunt. The film unravels the jagged, intense, almost impossible relationship between these two extremely different women, who each bereaved of the man she loved remain bound together by history and Fate.

Who’s in it. The Cemetery Club stars Lena Bar as Self, Minya Rubin as Self and Tali Shemesh as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cemetery Club has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cemetery Club page.

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