(2003), known in Hebrew as Matana MiShamayim , is a striking Israeli-French-Italian co-production directed by Dover Kosashvili . This "bizarre heist comedy" follows up on the director's critically acclaimed Late Marriage (2001), once again diving deep into the complexities of the Georgian Jewish immigrant community in Israel. Plot Overview
The film is described as a "cocktail" of comedy and action, set against a backdrop of extreme realism regarding family values and gender roles within the community. Cast and Production
The film centers on a close-knit group of families living in the same apartment block in Tel Aviv, operating almost like a closed tribe . While their daily lives are filled with scandal and domestic drama, the core of the story revolves around a high-stakes heist :
The film features an ensemble of prominent Israeli actors and was noted for its use of both Hebrew and Georgian languages: as Vaja Rami Heuberger as Bacho Moni Moshonov as Giogy (Giorgi) Lior Ashkenazi as Ottari Ania Bukstein as Marina Menashe Noy as Ponchika The "Video Lafta" Connection Gift from Above (2003) - IMDb
A group of airport porters at Ben Gurion International Airport meticulously plots to steal two sacks of rough diamonds from incoming commercial flights.
Knowing the police will immediately interrogate the porters, the ringleader, Bacho , must find two "suckers" to take the fall. He targets Punchika , a compulsive gambler, and Ottari , a wife-beater, exploiting their personal failures to ensure the gang's escape.
