Documentary
2026 Festival
1 Nomination

Guygu

Through the voices of his family, the story of Guy Gilboa Dalal unfolds, balancing memory, uncertainty, and hope as imagination becomes a refuge in the face of absence.

Runtime: 07:11 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Guygu centres on the story of Guy Gilboa Dalal, told through the voices of those who know him best. As his family share memories of his childhood, his personality, and his love of anime, a portrait emerges of a young man defined by curiosity, imagination, and dreams of a future shaped by travel and discovery. These intimate reflections stand in contrast to the sudden rupture that removes him from everyday life, leaving behind unanswered questions and a silence that is deeply felt. Moving between memory and uncertainty, the film explores the space between what is known and what can only be imagined. Moments drawn from reality sit alongside expressions of hope, as his family grapple with not knowing what he is enduring or how he passes the time. Rather than dwelling on violence, Guygu focuses on resilience, love, and the belief that imagination can offer refuge even in the darkest circumstances. The film becomes an act of remembrance and connection, holding space for absence while honouring the life, creativity, and humanity that remain at its centre.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Chen Heifetz
Jordan Barr
Produced by
Jordan Barr
Pixel studio
Cast
Merav
Illan
Gal Gilboa-Dalal
Gaya Gilboa-Dalal
Edited by
Shaool Levi (Animator)
Tal Barak (Animator)
Chen heifetz (Animator)
Music by
Daniel Markovich

Film Details

Category
Documentary
Project Type
Short
Runtime
07:11
Genre(s)
Animation, Documentary, Factual
Language
Hebrew
Completion Year
2025

Production Details

Country of Origin
Israel
Country of Filming
Israel
Shooting Format
Digital Animation
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2026
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Animation
Guygu
2026

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
APR
18
Session No.
2
Session Started
12:00
Played at
12:00
Session Finished
13:47

Session information

This screening has ended. The films below were shown in the same session.

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  • Spectacle
  • SALT!
  • Mantle Peace
  • Ku: A Love Story
  • Guygu
  • Game Changer
  • Brother