In spite of the movie theaters being closed for much of October due to the war, the movie has continued to draw audiences.
Like all of Avi Nesher’s movies, The Monkey House examines aspects of Israeli life that have a universal appeal.
In Israel, Remembrance Day is observed from sundown on April 24 to sunset on April 25, when celebrations for Independence Day begin and continue for 24 hours.
Set in the 1980s, the movie follows Amitay, whose books are out of print and who lives near the monkey park from which the movie gets its name.
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