Hi Everyone!
My name is Jais and I am a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania. I am interning at Menemsha Films this summer and am very excited to work with the films we are representing. One of the first films I watched was Nora’s Will, a refreshing and heartfelt dark comedy set in Mexico during Passover. I thought the movie was delightful. The film was beautifully shot and seamlessly edited. Beyond that, it managed to deliver a powerful message while still playfully scratching the surface of comedy. Although the film, as demonstrated by the title, is clearly about Nora’s tragic death and the subsequent misfortune which follows it, the overall message of the film went above and beyond the typical “death-in-the-family” story. Instead, the film evolved into a story about reintroducing and rekindling lost passions, whether they are of religion, family, or romance. The unique emotional discovery and reconciliation that occurs in Jose, Nora’s EX (as he never fails to remind us) husband, is an extremely touching example of how love truly stands the tests of tragedy, time, and whatever else might be thrown its way. In my opinion, the film is a must see. The elements of comedy, romance, family, and religion provide something that I think everyone can enjoy and relate to.
You should definitely see it if you get the chance!