The untold, complex story of Operation Solomon: an extraordinary airborne evacuation that brought over 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel within 36 hours. Through raw archival footage and first-hand testimonies, the film dismantles decades of simplified myths to illuminate the agency, resilience, and personal struggles of the people who shaped this seismic historical event.
A gripping cinematic investigation into the shadows of digital espionage, psychological manipulation, and political intrigue. 'Honey Trap' untangles a labyrinthine covert operation where human vulnerabilities are weaponized online, forcing viewers to confront the blurred frontiers between deception, statecraft, and survival in our connected era.
An intimate, lyrical chronicle capturing the oral histories and fading heritage of elderly Ethiopian Jews. Through evocative landscapes and deeply personal recollections, the film preserves village traditions, pastoral life, spiritual yearnings, and the arduous journey across desert borders before they slip past the horizon of living memory.
A tender and empowering journey following traditional midwives and laboring women navigating the intersection of ancient communal wisdom and rigid contemporary medical systems. The documentary illuminates natural childbirth as a transformative rite of passage, reclaiming bodily autonomy, compassion, and ancestral knowledge.
A poignant cinematic exploration observing deep moments of personal, cultural, and generational transition. The film closely follows individuals navigating changing landscapes and identities, reflecting on the delicate passage between heritage, displacement, and new beginnings.
Black and White Films is an independent production company founded by award-winning filmmakers Aalam-Warqe Davidian and Kobi Davidian. Dedicated to visionary, socially resonant cinema, the company crafts feature narratives and uncompromising documentaries that uncover untold human perspectives, bridge cultural divides, and bring urgent stories to global audiences.
Aalam-Warqe Davidian is a director, screenwriter, and producer whose poetic and fearless cinematic voice has garnered worldwide acclaim. Born in Ethiopia, her work often explores nuanced rites of passage, identity, and the tender complexities of human displacement. Her critically celebrated debut feature, 'Fig Tree', won the prestigious Eurimages Audentia Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Notable Works: 'Fig Tree' (Feature, 2018), 'With No Land' (Co-Director, 2022), 'Honey Trap' (Director, 2024), 'Birthing a Way' (Producer, 2021).
Kobi Davidian is an accomplished documentary director, producer, and researcher whose career centers on digging into complex historical archives and uncovering overlooked narratives. With a background spanning multidisciplinary arts and rigorous cinematic journalism, his productions challenge established socio-political truths and provide vital platforms for marginalized voices.
Notable Works: 'With No Land' (Director & Producer, 2022), 'Memories of Ethiopia' (Director, 2020), 'Transitions' (Director, 2025), 'Birthing a Way' (Director, 2021).
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