Afflicted

Afflicted tells the story of a young, closeted Israeli man who seeks sexual expression at a drag bar. The film features performances by Ze'ev Shimshoni and Boaz Turgeman, bringing to life the complexities of a gay theme in a culturally significant setting. As a work from The Third Ear production, it provides a unique glimpse into 1970s LGBT experiences in Israel.

Collectors of LGBT cinema or works from the 1970s will find Afflicted notable for its exploration of identity and the courageous storytelling that reflects the era's social context. The film's focus on a gay theme and the drag bar setting captures a pivotal moment in the representation of queer narratives.