Eran Kolirin's The Band's Visit is a beautifully filmed movie with extraordinary acting. It is a slow, simple story: The Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band is lost in Isreal on a goodwill tour. They are taken in by cafe owner Ronit Elkabetz. She and the conductor, Sasson Gobai, circle each other in a sexually charged waltz. Elkabetz is incredible: sultry, confident, yet understated. She makes a powerful impact with the slightest facial gestures. She's a great actor who deserves a bigger footprint. In fact, she has moved from Isreal to Paris to try to find a larger stage for her career. I hope she does!
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