Written and directed by Samuel Maoz, Foxtrot is a cute little movie, which is evident by the cute short clip below. In his second film, the story originates from Maoz’s experience with his daughter about 20 years ago in Israeli. An unforgettable day developed into an inspiration for Maoz’s, the award-winning Foxtrot. 

An intense and phenomenal examination of what writer Paul Auster called “The Music of Chance.” He refers to David Mitchell’s 1999 novel Ghostwritten, dealing with the nature of random chance.

He turned down his daughter’s request for money to take a cab to school when she was running late. He insisted she takes the bus. He heard 20 minutes later that a terrorist attack hit the bus line she was riding.

He learned later she missed the bus. Still, he experienced that distressing window of time when he thought his daughter was dead. He felt compelled to take responsibility for sending her to her death.

Watch the clip below, and you will see why reviewers call the movie a legitimately stunning piece of work. 

The movie projects confidence in structure and tone, and the imagery is striking and memorable—some of the most impressive, extraordinary imagery of the year.