Ink of Yam

A loud bang. Silence. Sirens. Windows wobble, but the needle continues to inject ink under the skin. This is the story of one of the oldest tattoo studios in Jerusalem. In pain on the tattoo chair, Jews, Christians, Muslims and atheists experience a catharsis, open their hearts and tell of their life in Jerusalem, of wishes, hopes and fears. The small tattoo studio "Bizzart" of Poko and Daniel becomes a connecting place for people who otherwise are hostile to each other in this big, old and conflict-laden city. "An authentic cross-section of a contradictory place and its inhabitants." (film reviews.com)

Keywords

  • Label: docfilm42
  • Made in Germany
  • Sooner Exclusives
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • lifestyle
  • middle east
  • politics
  • religion
  • underground
  • urban living
  • work

Director

  • Tom Fröhlich

Documentary, Independent


1h 15min


6 FSK

EN


DE

Germany
2017
In one of Jerusalems oldest tattoo studio Jews, Christians, Muslims and atheists get their tattoos done.

In one of Jerusalems oldest tattoo studio Jews, Christians, Muslims and atheists get their tattoos done.


A loud bang. Silence. Sirens. Windows wobble, but the needle continues to inject ink under the skin. This is the story of one of the oldest tattoo studios in Jerusalem.


In pain on the tattoo chair, Jews, Christians, Muslims and atheists experience a catharsis, open their hearts and tell of their life in Jerusalem, of wishes, hopes and fears. The small tattoo studio "Bizzart" of Poko and Daniel becomes a connecting place for people who otherwise are hostile to each other in this big, old and conflict-laden city.


"An authentic cross-section of a contradictory place and its inhabitants." (film reviews.com)

Festivals

Cast & Crew