THE QUEST FOR THE MISSING PIECE International Documentary Competition

THE QUEST FOR THE MISSING PIECE is a compelling documentary about rituals and their meanings in a modern world. Creatively telling his story as a fairy tale, Director Oded Lotan punctures the surface of time honored traditions. Once upon a time in a small land by the seashore, a baby was born. Eight days after the birth , the baby’s parents celebrated with a mysterious ancient ceremony. THE QUEST FOR THE MISSING PIECE is a thorough investigation of the tradition and implications of circumcision under the humorous pretext of Lotan looking for his missing piece. Intimate and insightful, THE QUEST FOR THE MISSING PIECE is more than a film about circumcision and ritual: it’s a poetic homage from the filmmaker to his true self, told in unvarnished realism. This beautifully observed world is quirky and full of nuance. Lotan is an innovative storyteller with an extraordinary sense of humor and visual flair.