A homosexual couple moves into the Tel Aviv depressed district of Florentin, which is increasingly becoming a gentrified hipster district. Ben (Shlomi BERTONOV) and Raz (Ariel WOLF) want a bigger apartment because they want to become parents with the help of a Filipino surrogate mother. One day, Ben plants a small tree on the side of the road. When two migrants from Eritrea lean against the delicate tree, he calls the police on the citizens' hotline for help, setting fateful events in motion...

What actually happens when two completely different worlds collide in a very small space? This question arises not only in Israel, of course, but everywhere where local residents meet newly arrived refugees. As if under a magnifying glass, Israeli director Idan HAGUEL deals with current issues such as migration, individualization, surrogacy, police violence and gentrification and creates an illuminating story that shows how people can deceive themselves. And at the expense of others...

Presented at the BERLINALE 2022 (outside of competition), the interesting film can be seen in the original Hebrew version with German subtitles.

It's worth it!

Concerned Citizen had an incredible amount of potential, but unfortunately, it fell short of delivering on its promise. The lead actors were the standout elements, bringing depth and nuance to their roles that made the film somewhat engaging. Their performances were compelling and sincere, providing a glimmer of what the movie could have been.

However, beyond the leads, the film struggled to find its footing. The storyline felt disjointed, and the pacing was uneven, leading to a viewing experience that was more frustrating than fulfilling. There were moments that hinted at greatness, but they were fleeting and overshadowed by missed opportunities.

In the end, *Concerned Citizen* is a film that had the ingredients for success but failed to fully capitalize on them. It's a reminder that strong performances alone can't carry a film; the script and direction need to be equally strong to create a truly memorable piece of cinema.