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Hi.

I know you don't want to talk to me.

I just have to talk to you.

I'm going crazy not knowing what's going on with you.

I miss you like crazy.

Every day's like an eternity. I can't sleep at night

and I can't stop thinking about what we had,

and I love you so much, and I really know you love me too.

Please just let me...

Hi.

I know you don't want to talk to me, but I really miss you.

I can't...

Hi.

I know you don't want to talk to me.

But I really think that after all we've been through,

I deserve two minutes to explain myself.

I just can't stop thinking about you...

Hi. Hey.

What's up?

Cool headphones. Thanks.

They're not just purple, they're also cool.

I also almost bought those, but then I didn't,

because they don't have volume control, so...

Oh no, now I feel I got screwed

So where are you living now? Did you leave your old place?

A while back already, right? Yeah, a while back.

The end of an era. What?

The end of an era. What?

It's like... The end of an age.

Oh. I didn't understand who is Anne Age

I said "The end of an era". Yeah, I get it.

Okay, bye.

Good day

Bye.

Oh, you're also going this way? Yeah.

So... What's going on with you?

How are you?

Today I came back from Berlin. Wow, that's great.

Yeah. It was great. I went to a festival.

It was really cold, but it was cool.

- Sounds awesome. - Yeah.

Listen, I'm screening my video art at The Planet.

It's really no big deal, but you're totally invited.

Good for you. Thanks.

Perhaps.

I'll bring a friend. Cool.

So really, come.

I'll really come.

Goodbye for real. I'm going to the bank. Okay.

Bye.

Hadas Ben Aroya

Yonatan Bar Or

Meir Toledano

Netzer Charitt

Hagar Enosh

Director of Photography Meidan Arama

Editing by Or Lee-Tal

A film by Hadas Ben Aroya

People That Are Not Me

Shit.

I don't know what's going on with me because there's a girl,

but I don't know what going on. We never really talked in real life,

only on Facebook. Okay.

And she's not...

Our conversations are stilted, but suggestive.

And then I met her once, and...

I was embarrassed like a 17-year-old

and was into it, I was embarrassed, it like gave me that embarrassed feeling.

It was like "Hi", all shy and stuff...

And at some point, she left and I didn't talk to her since.

You should talk to her. So now I don't know what to do.

Maybe I'm making it up.

Maybe on purpose.

I even dreamed about her.

So talk to her and meet her. And I told her I dreamed about her.

Oh, wow.

But the conversation was stilted. For instance, you and me, right now.

The conversation flowed. Back and forth.

But with her... It doesn't.

Because I'm not flirting with you.

I know you're not flirting with me.

She didn't either. Neither of you are.

The question is, if I feel at ease, is that a sign?

Because right now, I feel at ease.

How about you pick me up tomorrow and take me for a ride?

We will get lemonade, sit in your car and drink it.

And we'll listen to the radio. You'll be the female James Dean.

I never use my car.

The thing I like about this girl

is this primal feeling I get, like a shy little boy.

I just wonder if it's a good thing. What do you think?

I've got someone too.

And I dreamed about him.

And I told him I dreamed about him. It's good that I told her, right?

No, I was talking about me and him.

It's good that I told him I dreamed about him, right?

What do you think?

Let's meet tomorrow.

I don't like making appointments. Makes me nervous.

So perhaps we'll meet tomorrow.

Perhaps we'll meet tomorrow.

I'm playing a song.

What are you doing?

I thought you were dancing.

What, because of this?

No.

I have such a funny body.

And a Jew face.

Yes. It's true. I've got this typical diaspora Jew nose.

Like... Yeah.

Hello. Hi.

Good job. Good job...

Come on...

I can't believe you have Barth's "End of the Road".

I love that book.

That book follows me everywhere I go. Literally,

everywhere I go, I see a physical copy of that book. Wow!

I actually haven't read it.

I mean, I started, but I stopped halfway through.

In general, I have difficulty reading.

It makes me feel real dumb.

You're probably good at lots of other things.

Yeah, but I hate the gap between the way I see myself

and the fact that I don't read enough.

For instance,

I went out with someone, and we had a lot of fun together,

and fun is a mutual thing. I probably wouldn't have fun just by myself,

unless I'm autistic, which I'm not.

So two weeks later, he broke up with me,

and I had to assume it was because I couldn't talk to him

about Hanna Arndt,

and then console myself with the fact

that he's this dead-eyed academic, and I can talk about feelings,

and he can't.

It's pathetic. It's a totally lame consolation. You know what I mean?

Like...

I want to be the one who can talk to him about Hannah Arndt.

It's "Arendt", isn't it?

Arendt.

Fine, you don't have to.

Don't force yourself. Maybe that's not your thing

you know, I find it really amazing, that there are some people...

Like... Take you. You're real intelligent. I'm amazed that intelligent people

have holes in their education.

Like... Did you know England is an island?

No.

You didn't know England is an island? No.

So yeah, England is an island. You know? And that's weird,

because you're obviously a very intelligent person.

It's strange you don't know England is an island. You know?

It's weird. Okay, stop.

Sorry.

Sensitive subject? No.

It's fine. Okay.

Hey, wanna have intercourse?

I don't think so.

Okay.

That's okay. That's cool. We don't have to.

Okay.

Have you ever done anal?

So random...

Yes.

I did, with my ex.

But every time... Every time we did anal,

I felt like a rape victim.

We only did anal doggy style, so he wouldn't see me crying.

I've got this thing, this kink...

Not really a kink, not... A thing.

Anyway, I...

What?

I want to come on girls' faces.

Okay.

I really want to do it. It's pathological.

I've been wanting to do it for a long time, but...

But it just feels wrong, you understand me? It doesn't feel right.

I think it depends on the situation.

It could be hot in certain situations.

Yeah? You think so?

Yeah. Okay.

So you only did anal with the boyfriend.

Only with the boyfriend.

If a girl tells you she enjoys anal, she's lying. It's no fun.

Really? Yes.

Well, it wasn't meant to go in there.

I don't know, there's just... No way. No way.

It's cold.

So come here.

You're amazing.

"You're amazing", she whispered to me.

Stop, don't ruin it.

Sorry.

I didn't... I didn't really know what to say.

I was embarrassed. Okay.

Cold.

I don't come easily. Nobody made me come in a long time.

Don't fall in love with me, okay?

What's that got to do with anything?

No, I mean...

I always end up...

I always end up being the one who hurts in relationships.

I get involved, and then I zoom out and I realize I'm not really there.

I'm just not...

Fine. I'm that way too.

It's all good. Great.

What is it? Wait wait...

Where is it?

"England"

Let me start with the kabab. It's dry, it's hard.

Kabab wants to be burnt on the outside and fatty on the inside.

Hi. Hey.

Nice to meet you. Joy. Oren.

That's the room for rent.

Right. This is the kitchen.

The bathroom and shower are here.

That's the living room.

Your room?

Interested? Would you like the details?

Yeah, why not. Cool.

Right...

Property tax is 700, power and water vary...

700 per month? No, every two months.

You never paid property tax? I live in a kibbutz up north.

Ein Harod, heard of it? No.

Never mind. Where are you from originally?

Ashdod. Really?

Yeah. So it's 700 for two months. Power and water vary.

Housekeeping is 180 every two months.

The rent, as you know, is 2,650.

That's it. It hasn't been renovated, but everything's pretty much okay.

That's it, I think. Any questions?

What do you do?

I work part time at an ad agency.

Really? Awesome.

It's nice, yeah. But I mostly write and do video art.

I went to film school. Yeah?

I started a corporate video company with a friend, but it didn't really work out.

So what do you do now?

I'm a handyman in the meantime.

It's a living.

"Nir: I lost my iPhone charger, can I borrow yours?"

"Yeah, I'm home now." How old are you?

I'm 25.

I'm 35.

Really? I'm already old.

I'm thinking about starting another company. I'll move to Tel Aviv and see.

I don't have time to go apartment hunting. This is my first one.

I stepped out in the middle of work.

I can smell.

Just kidding.

Okay, I have your contact details. I'll be in touch. Cool?

Cool. Great.

Thanks. Good luck.

The farest place

and the closest place I can reach with you

is your mother.

When she was alive we were all together.

Now each one is in a different place

That's why you're cooking.

You bring to the game something that no one else brings

Because you were born in a place that nobody was born in

Hi. Hey.

What's up? Good

Something to drink?

What have you got? Water.

So water. That's a bunny.

You have a bunny. I have a bunny.

Did you find a roommate? Not yet. I'm still looking.

Your charger's there, by the way.

Cool.

What's this chicken?

Who buys this? Is it yours? No, it's my exroommate's.

I've been scared to touch it ever since she left. I'm vegetarian.

This is real chicken. Who buys this?

Are you a vegetarian?

No. Pescatarian.

Who says that?

Do you play?

I know 2 and a half chords. Want me to play you something?

Go. Really?

Go for it. Okay, listen...

I seriously just started learning. Don't judge me.

You don't own me

I'm not just one of your many toys

You don't own me

don't say I can't go with other boys

And don't tell me what to do

Don't tell me what to say

and please let me be myself,

don't put me on display,

'cause I'm...

young and I love to be young

I'm free

Enough.

Okay.

Impressive.

No, it's really embarrassing. Much respect.

Listen, I'm terrible, but I think I could be really good.

No, seriously. I think I could be good at lots of things,

and it fucks with my mind, knowing I don't have time to do it all.

Because you can't start learning an instrument when you're 30.

Or anything else, when you're 30. It's a little pathetic, you know?

Even though that's a little narcissistic of me.

No, I get it. I also know that I...

I mean, I know I'm a narcissist.

But, so far, I've got no reason to think otherwise.

Okay. You know? I mean...

I'm doing well at school. I got into the top school I wanted.

My girlfriends have always been really attractive.

You understand? So far, I've got no reason to think otherwise.

I've got no reason not to. I understand.

Sure.

Hello.

But I was actually on Facebook most of the day.

Really.

Don't die. don't die

Hey. Hi.

What's up?

Hey, Nir.

Hey. What's up?

Hey.

Look.

Yo. Keren Steinberg. Yeah, she's in London.

At that art school. Yeah, I know.

At that school where what's 'er name went. Michal.

Not Michal, Inbal.

That pathetic school, where everybody goes,

because it's cheap for London, but really pathetic.

It's not that pathetic.

Which school? Yeah, but it's just right for her.

She had that embarrassing piece. She tied herself with ropes, flags...

I remember, it was so embarrassing! I thought it wasn't bad at all.

Good, even. It was... You know when she made it?

While she was dating Omer Shaffir,

and they used to share exaggerated photos all the time. I even...

I think I even reported them once.

Liar. No, seriously.

I was offended. It was offensive content and I was offended.

I'm dying here

Wait... Hi, who are you?

Oh, sorry... Sorry.

You suck - Joy, Anat, Michal. Michal, Anat, Joy. Nir.

What, are you two together?

No, he's just trying to fuck me.

Trying...

How's it going? He's actually not even trying.

He asked me once if I wanted to have intercourse and I said no,

and that's it.

I don't like sexual intercourse that much. It's not my thing.

Because you're probably mediocre in bed.

True.

It's true.

I know I'm supposed to defend myself and everything,

but I am mediocre in bed.

Unbelievable.

No, I'm not...

I'm a charmer, I'm a charmer.

I don't just fuck all day.

Wanna fuck right now?

No. Exactly. Me neither!

It's not the right time.

Well, you really are mediocre in bed.

Michal!

What? She said they weren't dating.

No, It's okay.

Sorry, it was ages ago.

It's totally okay. It's a small city.

I'm going to get a drink. Can I get anybody anything?

No, thanks, we're good. I don't really drink alcohol...

Hi.

Can I have a vodka tonic?

I always mix up my male and female pronouns.

Because you're a moron.

I'm... a moron.

Why did we even leave? I wanna dance some more.

Because I have a surprise. What?

Oh my god, what is it? Three guesses. It's a joint.

Yay!

You amaze me. "You amaze me", she said.

Do you wanna smoke or... Light it already!

Come on.

You need to aim at the center.

Operating instructions Yeah.

Thanks.

So kind.

I have to tell you something.

Remember that night...?

Anyway, you were such a douchebag,

that night, when you were like, "Don't fall in love with me".

It's just, I...

I know where it's coming from, I say it to guys too,

and I know it's a defensive thing to say, but it's like...

I think it's a little pathetic. If it's meaningless, why say it?

It's not.

I wasn't trying to be a douchebag. Obviously not

I just know where it comes from, because I say it myself.

And it's meaningless. It's not meaningless.

I don't cuddle and sleep over with every girl.

I don't want you to go and fall in love with me.

I always end up hurting people. I get involved,

and then I zoom out and I realize I'm not really there.

It's pathological.

Okay.

You're not hurt, right? No.

No, it just think it's a little pathetic.

Okay... Okay.

Cool.

But I think I'll go.

- Okay - I have to do some writing, and...

But tomorrow at lunchtime, I'll be at Alice, doing some work,

so come over, and I'll come out and meet you, if I can. So you'll come?

Because I'll come out, probably.

Okay. Cool?

And I'm not walking you home, because you live right around the corner. So don't be mad.

I'm not mad. Not mad?

The lighter's there. Bye.

Hi. Hi.

27.90.

Hello?

Hey, Joy. Hi.

It's Oren. I came to see the apartment.

Hi.

I wanted to say that I'm not really interested in the apartment, but...

I would like to grab a beer with you if you'd like.

I wasn't interested in you living in the apartment either.

Okay...

So do you wanna have a beer?

Sure, why not.

Great, so...

I'll call you tomorrow, at 9 or 10.

Great. Okay, great.

Bye. Bye.

Was that your local bar?

Just for dates. Right.

What about a roommate? Found one yet?

No, not yet.

It's probably not so hard to find, right? There's probably a lot of demand.

Yeah, that's not the point.

I lived here with two roommates, and we were good friends,

and one day, I got home and heard him fucking her in the shower.

Seriously? Yeah.

I get in, and I'm standing there, outside the shower, calling my friend,

and I'm like, "I don't believe it! They're fucking in the shower!"

And then they didn't talk to me for a month, and moved in together,

and since, I've been traumatized.

Not traumatized, but it messes with your whole concept of home.

And friendship. You know what I mean?

Yes, I think so.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll find a roommate.

Of course I will. That's not the point.

This is me.

Okay. It's been fun.

Wanna come up?

Wanna show me something you shot?

Not really.

So what...

When was your last relationship?

Why do you ask?

No reason. Just making conversation.

Two months ago.

Why did it end?

Because I hurt him.

Can I ask what you did? No.

Never mind. You're still young. What's that got to do with it?

Does it annoy you that I'm asking about it?

No, but... Of course I'm young, what's that got to do with it?

Do you like coming on girls' faces?

What?

I just know a guy who has that kink,

and he's dying to do that but he's afraid it will make him feel guilty

Never mind.

It's okay, you can ask me about stuff. Forget it.

It's okay.

Maybe I'll turn off the light?

Yeah, why not.

What? What?

I'm not really erect.

I'm not like that, it just takes me a little time.

"Like that"? Am I "like that"? That's not what I meant.

It's hard when there's no intimacy. Intimacy? We have zero chemistry.

I'm not used to this.

Okay, so you're going?

What?

Are you telling me to leave? You really want me to leave?

I dunno. What do you want us to do? Cuddle?

Fine.

It's a life lesson.

It's a life lesson.

A life lesson.

What life lesson?

Can I at least maybe stay, and lie next to you?

Stop it. What's wrong with you?

Sorry, no. Bye.

Bye.

Hey! Hey.

What's up?

How are you?

Fine, fine.

What did you do last night?

I had a date.

Oh.

How was it? Terrible. He was Aspergery.

Why, did you have sex? What?

Did you have sex with your date? Sorry, I don't mean to pry...

No, we didn't. I didn't want to.

Oh.

One time, I went out with this guy, and I was really drunk,

and we went back to my place, and then I realized he was gross,

so I sent him to get condoms at the convenience store,

and then I didn't let him in, and told him I fell asleep.

What about you? Did you get some writing done?

I finished, and then I started again, because there's lots of corrections.

That's the hard part about a doctoral thesis. You have to review yourself,

and revise it according to your own input. It's complicated.

But it'll be fine. It's difficult, but...

It's stressing me out, I'm having a stressful 3 days,

because I have to get it done by the end of the week, and...

I'll finish it by Thursday or Friday. I'll finish it.

Wanna come by later?

Yes.

Yes, but I have to tell you, and this is just my personal experience,

so don't argue with me, because it's my personal experience,

so any comments would be irrelevant, because it's my personal experience,

so just...

I'm just starting to get the sense that this is becoming a little sentimental,

and that's not what I'm looking for.

That's not what I'm looking for either.

I think you've got feelings for me. What makes you say that?

That's really rude. I have no feelings for you.

I said there's no use in you arguing with me. I'd rather avoid an argument.

That's my subjective experience, and that's not what I want, so...

But it's good that it's happening now. This way nobody gets hurt.

You're not getting hurt.

Whoa, Nir...

I went on a date last night, and you and I never even have sex.

What do you want from me? What do you want?

Did you have sex with him? What?

You and your date. You had sex last night?

Why are you asking me again?

I don't remember asking that. I don't...

Yes, we had sex.

Really? Yes.

So you'll see him again?

I don't know. I might see him again, yes.

Really. Really.

Okay.

Cool.

Okay, I really have to go. Me too.

I really have to finish writing. I only have until the weekend.

But talk to me.

Let's talk later. Tonight or something.

Okay.

Cool. Bye.

Glad you came.

Hi.

Hi.

What's up?

Tell me, do you still have my key?

Yeah, but not on me. You want me to bring it over?

No, never mind. I can bring it over...

It's okay. Never mind. Bye.

Bye.

Hi.

I just brought you the key.

Okay.

Let me talk to you for a minute.

Stop it. Let me talk to you for one minute.

Yonatan, just one minute.

Stop it.

"Yonatan, please let me talk to you for one minute."

Excuse me

Joy!

Hi.

It's Joy, right? Yeah. Hi.

What's up? Fine. You?

Fine. Where's Nir?

I don't know.

Okay. What'll you have?

Vodka tonic.

Yuval, get us two vodka tonics please.

Thanks. You're welcome.

Yo! What's up?

Long time no see.

Do you come here every night?

What do you mean?

Never mind.

No, yeah... I come here often. I try.

Cool.

Not cool at all. I'm just afraid of missing something while I'm away.

I feel you. I was fired a month ago.

I have no reason to get out of bed, so I sleep all day and go out at night.

It's fun, but like... depressing.

Where did you work? I was content editor at some website

nobody ever heard of. I don't really mind being fired,

it's just a bummer to look for a job and ask my parents for money. Cheers.

I also...

I also work at a place I couldn't care less about, but it's...

part-time, so I have time to focus on my own stuff.

Cool. Yeah.

I think I'll leave soon.

Why?

Oh, you came just to like check out who's here?

Don't put me on the spot.

I get it, sister. It's cool.

We all do it. I do it too. It's all good.

It kills me how guys stick around and turn into aging douchebags,

and only the girls come and go.

You know?

Come on, dance with us.

Seriously?

Hello.

Hello?

How are you? Fine.

What?

I got tested a while ago, and the results came in today.

There's a chance I might have gonorrhea. What?!

Calm down. It's not definite, and it's not fatal either.

And I didn't even come, but... You should get tested.

Listen, it's okay. Don't stress yourself out.

Joy?

You irresponsible filthy piece of shit. I can't believe I ever came near you.

Bye.

"Nir"

Hello? Hello

Hi. Hey.

Hi. Can you talk?

No... Not really.

What did you want?

Can you come over?

I'm with friends. Can we talk some other time?

So you'll come over later? I'm tired and drunk,

and my stomach hurts because I ate lactose by mistake.

Yesterday I got diagnosed as lactose intolerant, can you believe it?

Sorry, it won't work out today. I'm in pain, you know?

I really need to talk to you.

Did something happen?

Yes. Sort of.

Okay.

I'll see what I can do.

Okay, I'll come over right now. I'm near your house.

But just for a while. I have to go on writing first thing tomorrow.

Okay, yes. You understand.

I'll come. Yes. Thanks.

- Bye. - Bye.

"Gonorrhea"

Hey.

Thanks so much for coming.

It's okay, really.

Okay.

So what's up? What did you want to talk about?

Sorry for stressing you out like this, but I...

I told you, I don't have a lot of time.

I ate lactose by mistake, so my stomach really hurts,

and I'm a little drunk. But what's up?

Want me to punch you super hard in the stomach?

Like shock treatment, but for your stomach?

What? Never mind.

I don't get it. Never mind.

Anyway,

I might have gonorrhea.

Okay. But we didn't have sex.

But I might have gonorrhea.

Oh.

Sorry.

Sorry...

Don't worry.

It's okay. The whole town's got chlamydia and gonorrhea.

It's no big deal. You take some antibiotics and it goes away.

Really?

No big deal. You take some antibiotics and it goes away.

No way.

You made me feel so much better.

So... Great.

I'm glad.

Wow...

Can I tell you something else?

Of course.

Nothing, I just...

I know you said what you said, but I really feel like...

Like I don't want to give this up, because...

I haven't felt like this about someone in a long time,

and we have fun together,

and we have chemistry and everything.

You know?

We have fun, don't we?

Say something.

You know how sometimes somebody tells you something,

and when they finish talking, you take a few seconds before you answer?

And then it seems as if you really gave your answer some thought,

and they appreciate it more because you thought it through...

Stop it.

React.

Sorry, I don't know what to tell you.

I'm embarrassed.

Fine.

Listen,

sorry for being the asshole here,

but I told you, people are waiting for me, and I'm short on time,

and I have to go to bed early. Okay.

But listen, Joy,

I'm glad you said it.

Seriously. It's good. It's great that you let it all out.

Okay.

Good for you. Great.

Wanna come on my face?

What?

Come here.

Shh... Quiet.

I told you it would feel terrible. No, it's totally okay.

I knew it, I knew it.

Listen, it's totally okay. I told you, it depends on the situation...

Fuck.

I have to go.

Come on. I...

I'll stay some other time.

Okay.

Want a Xanax?

Okay.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Bye.

"Oren"

Hello.

Hi.

Hi.

I googled it. It said you can take antibiotics and make it go away.

Yeah.

Do you want to come over?

I don't think so.

Why?

Because It's probably not such a great idea.

You're so rude. I can't believe you're telling me no right now.

I don't really know what to say. I barely know you.

Get tested, take antibiotics if you have to...

It'll be okay. I don't know what to say.

So... Good night. Bye.

What are you doing?