Almost 40 years old, she has a loving family and a satisfying job. So why can’t she sleep at night? At the height of a hectic personal and professional life, she experiences alienating loneliness, existential doubt and an echoing emptiness. Almost without noticing, she is drawn into a deep spiritual journey, which leads her to a series of surprising revelations, hidden along the path of mundane daily tasks. Magic, grace and mystery sneak into her life. One upsetting and traumatic night, she discovers a new sense of godliness within her. When morning comes, she realizes there’s no turning back.


I Sleep but My Heart is Awake

Doc, 58 Min, color, 2009

Directed and Produced by: Osnat Margowsky and Adi Arbel
Written by: Osnat Margowsky
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
Sponsored by: Channel 8-Israel

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Almost 40 years old, she has a loving family and a satisfying job. So why can’t she sleep at night? At the height of a hectic personal and professional life, she experiences alienating loneliness, existential doubt and an echoing emptiness. Almost without noticing, she is drawn into a deep spiritual journey, which leads her to a series of surprising revelations, hidden along the path of mundane daily tasks. Magic, grace and mystery sneak into her life. One upsetting and traumatic night, she discovers a new sense of godliness within her. When morning comes, she realizes there’s no turning back.


Festivals

  • Haifa Int'l Film Festival, Israel, October 2009

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Festivals

  • Haifa Int'l Film Festival, Israel, October 2009

Educational

  • Ohio State University
  • Harvard University
  • University of Pennsylvania