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Bubot Niyar (2006): Ratings & Box Office

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Bubot Niyar is a 2006 documentary directed by Tomer Heymann. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $36,577 worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
worldwide gross
$36.6K
Metascore
72
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Bubot Niyar (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Tomer Heymann
Genre
Documentary
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bubot Niyar About?

The premise of Bubot Niyar without spoilers.

This documentary explores the lives of Filipino transgender women working as caregivers for elderly Jewish men in Israel. During the day, they provide care and support, but at night, they transform into a vibrant drag troupe, performing in Tel Aviv’s clubs. The film portrays their search for freedom, acceptance, and a sense of belonging within a complex society that embraces and marginalizes them simultaneously.

Bubot Niyar Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • lgbtq
  • migrant workers in israel
  • transgender woman
  • transvestite
  • filipino
  • old age
  • male female relationship
  • lesbian
  • employer employee relationship
  • transgender
  • tel aviv israel
  • rejection
+9 more
  • pariah
  • migrant worker
  • intergenerational friendship
  • drag show
  • drag queen
  • caretaker
  • acceptance
  • gay
  • migration
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Crew

The Director of Bubot Niyar

Directed by Tomer Heymann.

From the director

More from Tomer Heymann

More films directed by Tomer Heymann, best-rated first: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life, Mr. Gaga, I Am Not and Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life.

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Ratings

Bubot Niyar Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Bubot Niyar 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

Bubot Niyar Box Office

Bubot Niyar grossed $36,577 worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$36.6K

US & Canada
$36.6K

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FAQ

Bubot Niyar FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bubot Niyar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bubot Niyar?

Bubot Niyar runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Bubot Niyar released?

Bubot Niyar was released on September 1, 2006.

Who directed Bubot Niyar?

Bubot Niyar was directed by Tomer Heymann.

More films by Tomer Heymann

How much did Bubot Niyar make at the box office?

Bubot Niyar grossed $36,577 worldwide.

How is Bubot Niyar rated?

Bubot Niyar has 7.4/10 on IMDb and 72 on Metacritic.

Does Bubot Niyar have a post-credit scene?

No. Bubot Niyar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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