Dafna Armoni

Not Without My Daughter

Koran Teacher

An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.

Short Stories About Love

These short television dramas brought young Hebrew writers together with a new generation of filmmakers. The prevailing topic is love between young urbanites.

Going Steady

Shelly

It's the greasy 50's, and girls are still causing problems for the Lemon Popsicle boys! Benji falls head over heels in love with new girl Tammy but manages to ruin the relationship by pushing her to go all the way. Benji is the object of Martha's affections, even though she is dating Huey, and as usual Bobby is finding it hard to stay faithful to just one girl! Going Stead is set against a backdrop of sunlit beaches, moonlit nights... and Rock 'n' Roll!

Every Time We Say Goodbye

Clara (as Daphne Armony)

A Protestant World War II pilot and a Jewish girl fall in love in Jerusalem, even though their diverse backgrounds threaten to pull them apart.

The Troupe

Noa Bar-On

The movie, set in the Israeli 1969 War of Attrition, tells the story of a prestigious military band, and the tensions and ego crises new band members cause when joining the band. Will the band survive?

Not for Broadcast

Director Yeud Levanon’s feature-length debut follows the story of Itzik (Gedalia Besser), a military radio station producer who, in between having to navigate all the internal power struggles at the station, must also juggle his estranged wife (Gila Almagor), teenage daughter, young pregnant partner (Dafna Armoni), and a soldier with whom he is having an affair (Irit Sheleg). Meanwhile, he is also working on getting a young Middle Eastern folk singer’s (Arnon Zadok) album produced. The film’s protagonist is living a mile-a-minute life made up of constant downward spirals or ego-tripping highs. However, try as he might to have his cake and eat it – it is only a matter of time until his whole world comes crashing down on him.

Girl, Woman

Self

At the age of 30, Ella receives a mysterious suitcase with home tapes from the 1990s, which have been kept secret to this day, from the life of her mother, singer Dafna Armony. This happens while Ella is helping her mother pack up and move - another move from a chain of moves forced upon her due to a complex economic reality. Through the videotapes from the past, Ella discovers that behind her mother's iconic figure hides a personal and painful story. For the first time, she is also exposed to the identity of her father - a mysterious figure around whom rumors have hovered throughout her life. It is a family portrait of two women who merge into one: the mother, a former legend, and the daughter, a filmmaker.

Game Songs

המכשפה / יפתח המלוכלך / אחות חורגת 1 / אימא דובה

He Who Is Well and Happy, Kaf Yamcha - Datia Ben Dor, all the favorite game songs that we grew up with. List of songs: 1. Come as You Are 2. Hello to You Girls, Hello to You Boys. 3. Gifts on the Occasion 4. Playful in Bed 5. I'm Clean 6. How to Grow 7. A New Friend in the Mirror. 8. He Who Is Well and Happy 9. What Do We Wear 10. I Always Remain Me 11. We Have an Orchestra.