Wednesday, 5 November 2025 - 00:00
Director: Erez Tadmor
Sreenwriters: Hava Divon, Yaki Reisner, Erez Tadmor
Romantic comedy, 107 min, Israel (2024)
IN COMPETITION
V.O. Hebrew, S.T. English
Baruch Auerbach, a 28-year-old Yeshiva student, still lives in his dormitory and works with the shadchan Malki. When tasked with picking up Malki’s daughter, Shira, from the airport before Shabbat, they end up stuck together. Despite community expectations and the pressure of tradition, Baruch falls in love. Amid religious strictness, family misunderstandings, and a potential third candidate, Ruth, he will discover that true love cannot be constrained.
CASTING
Maor Schwietzer : Baruch
Niv Sultan : Ruth
Liana Ayoun : Nechama
Amit Rahav : Moti
Omer Nudelman : Shira
LEAD ACTOR
Maor Schwietzer: Nominated for the Ophir Awards 2024 for his role as Baruch, a subtle portrayal of a young man torn between the choices of his mind and heart. Known for his roles in Air War, Valley of Tears, and the series Red Skies, his performance has been praised for its authenticity in ultra-Orthodox communities.
AWARDS
- Box office record in Israel (350,000 admissions upon release)
- Official selections: Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Boca, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Paris…
- Ophir Awards 2024 nomination: Best Supporting Actor (Maor Schwietzer)
PRESS REVIEW
“Love, laughter, and high-stakes Haredi dating in ‘Matchmaking 2′”
The Jerusalem Post (October 2024)
“Matchmaking 2 Is as Hysterical as the Original”
Solzy at the Movies (February 2025)