The Band's Visit

The Band's Visit follows the eight men of the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra as they arrive in Israel from Egypt after a miscommunication leads them to a fictional town instead of the planned destination. The band members dine at a small restaurant where the owner, Dina (Ronit Elkabetz), invites them to stay the night at her apartment and in various other settings. As the band encounters Israeli townspeople, they provide shelter, food, music, and companionship during their visit, leading to moments of unspoken longing and loneliness expressed by both sides.