A Matter of Size

In this hilarious yet tender film, we are introduced to Herzl, a shy 340-pound man living with his mother. Fired from his job because of his physical appearance, and asked to leave the Israeli equivalent of Weight-Watchers because he adds, rather than sheds, pounds, Herzl takes a job as a dishwasher in a Japanese restaurant. There, he discovers the one activity where girth is a virtue and fat guys can be rock stars — sumo wrestling. He and three similarly overweight friends go through a rigorous training program and follow their path from body shame to body celebration and from loneliness to love. This is undoubtedly a film for the whole family to enjoy. Received three Israeli Film Academy Awards (including Best Actress) and ten nominations (2009). Saturd