Mosquito in the Ear – Pre-Premiere Film Screening and Lecture

Mosquito in the Ear – Advance Screening

Andrew and Daniela travel to Goa, India, to meet their adopted daughter, Sarvari, and fulfill a dream they have had for years. But when the four-year-old refuses to leave the orphanage she calls home, their plans begin to unravel. Caught between language barriers, cultural differences, and expectations that clash with reality, the journey becomes an emotional struggle that forces them to confront a world they do not know. In the encounter between cultures, they are compelled to reexamine the meaning of family, parenthood, and belonging—and the way connection, trust, and a sense of home are created.

Directed by: Nicola Rinciari | Starring: Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi, Ruhi Pal, Micky Singh. India 2026 | English, Hindi | 90 minutes | Hebrew and English subtitles

About the Lecture

Embracing the Chaos: Cultural Codes in India and the Western Perspective

Through Western eyes, India is often perceived as a place of complete chaos, but beneath the surface lies a highly formal society, with a clear social order and defined internal rules. In the lecture, we will uncover the cultural and social codes underlying the film Mosquito in the Ear, discuss the power relations between India and the West, and examine how they are expressed in the film. Approximately 30-minute lecture.

About the Lecturer

Moran Kushnir is engaged in cultural research, lectures, and works as a tour guide in India.

She holds a master’s degree in cultural studies. Over the past 27 years, she has made India her second home.