Jewish. Why would I watch this?

I am very interested in Orthodox Jews and their lifestyle, so I watched with pleasure "Fill the Void", a film directed by a a woman converted to that faith. To be honest it is not a great movie, mostly because I found it a bit confusing at the beginning and there are few passages that should have been explored and explained, but at least if feel sincere and honest, and at the end it is a nice portrait of that little universe.

Fill the Void is an enchanting film, well acted, that celebrates the strong bonds which help a family to navigate the pain of death, birth and new beginnings in deep loving ties that bind. Deeply sympathetic to the Hassidic community.

A breath-taking look into Hasidic Jewish life not often seen by the outside world that is wonderfully photographed and directed. This little gem shines in its heart-tugging dialogue!

the only thing i didn't like about this movie is a final scene where i would expect some sort of silent dialog, anything that would make me feel less guilty for being happy for their unorthodox "happy end". otherwise it's a beautifully developed story of love, loss, sacrificing, everything life has to offer. there is erotic tension slowly built between two lost people inside the tiny space of a dark apartment they almost don't leave during the movie. different people come in and out, each one has important role in the main characters lives, still there is enough space for everything and everyone, so much drama and so many emotions. even if it's only filling the void, i want all the characters to find happiness.

Rama Burshtein's beautiful film is an insider's insightful look at an Orthodox Hassidic community that had me second-guessing my own thoughts and misconceptions about arranged marriages. It's always great to dive into unknown worlds and different cultures and Burshtein is the perfect guide. She does it with so much respect for what it is ultimately a largely misunderstood and marginalised community. It is not about religion, most definitely not about secularism, but it's about the human heart and as nearly every critic pointed out Jane Austen fans should enjoy it immensely. The cinematography by Asaf Sudri is particularly stunning, to the point I had to pause frames to admire them! A breathtaking debut feature film and hopefully not the last we'll see from Burshtein.

Israeli powerhouse Rama Burshtein is the first female Orthodox Jewish director to make a film outside of the community, for wider distribution. She wrote and directed "Fill the Void," a film about the marital prospects of Shira, who realizes she wants to marry her sister's widower. Read more at http://www.bluefairyblog.com/reviews/2015/5/22/fill-the-void

Beautifully written and powerfully directed, this takes a heartfelt look at cultural pressure towards marriage without insulting it.

In LOVE with this film. The best I've seen in a while.

A film which by documenting the facts of orthodox Jewish marriages, questions the morality of arranged marriages.

This is a beautiful film that shines a bright light on an orthodox Jewish community, its traditions, and its reaction to a tragic event. You'll learn a lot about this religious community from the inside. And you'll wonder how someone can make such difficult and dutiful decisions.

Gentle, warm and humane, and a poetic reminder that our happiness and choices are always constrained, wherever and however we happen to live.

First time watching Israel movie. I am completely blown away by the performance of Yiftach Klein and the story telling ability of the director Rama Burshtein. I need to watch 2 times to appreciate the subtlety of the story and the culture behind. I think the actress is good, but not as good as the main actor. His eyes tell a lot of the character's emotion. Last but not least he is really attractive!

Thoughtful and moving insight into the life and works of orthodox jews.

This Haredi version of Pride and Prejudice loses something in translation for non-Hebrew speakers, I think, but it is worth a viewing if you are interested in that subculture.

very interesting movie about the lives of orthodox Jews.

A cultural fly on the wall movie like you don't see very often. Completely engrossing.

Ultimately feels like a forced marriage, although I don't think that was the writer/director's intention. I guess I don't know enough about the world the film inhabits; it feels like something from the 19th century.

An closer look at a culture and its people facing a universal drama that seems to be anyone else's.

I feel that the film is definitely worth watching although some of the scenes and the ending seem to be end at the wrong moment; when you really want to find out what a characters says next or what he/she does. I suppose these could be only minor flaws in an otherwise fantastic film, but these details did make it anticlimactic for me. Perhaps this brings a welcomed ambiguity that is lacking so often in many films. Despite this, I cannot deny the emotional charge with which the leads bring to their performance. I keeps you captivated.