Sad Songs of Happiness

Although Hiba, Rita and Tamar, pupils at the international Schmidt's Girls College in Jerusalem, have only been receiving classical singing lessons for under two years, their music teacher has entered them to the prestigious competition Jugend Musiziert ("Youth Makes Music"). An exciting journey awaits the students: their trip will take them out of their conflict-ridden everyday lives to the first round of the competition, which will be held in Istanbul in 2013. For those who succeed in this round, the journey will continue to Germany where the competition is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Every single girl brings the right qualities to reach the local finals: musical talent, a special voice – and a never-ending joy of singing. (Zlín Film Festival)