Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 05, 1943
Deathday: October 17, 2006
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2006-01-01
Overview: he film tells the story of two brothers from a poor neighbourhood in Tel Aviv where almost all the residents are of Iraqi descent. Avi lives with his domineering and manipulative grandmother. The return of Roni, Avi's elder brother from Europe, awakens old demons as Roni, a compulsive gambler, stakes all on the football games of Avi's beloved team, Bnei Yehuda. Avi has to choose whether to remain pure and risk losing everything, or sully his hands in order to save his world. A charming and at times hilarious look at the Mizrahi subculture of soccer-worship.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: he
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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1987-07-02
Overview: An American journalist is set up and fed false information after the Lebanon war.
Genres: Drama Action War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-02
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1989-01-02
Overview: A man walks amongst an inferno of flames, shell-shocked. When he's back home, he starts group therapy in a military rehab center, meeting all kinds of fellow soldiers who, like him, have lost some of their beliefs or peace of mind in the battlefield.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: he
Release Date: 1989-01-02
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1979-06-06
Overview: Dr. Shuki Chaftziva is a ballroom dancing instructor who tries his hand at match-making. He follows the obituaries and takes his client, Zigi Fuchsman, an auto mechanic and childhood friend, to comfort the mourners and check out the widow and her property. At the same time, Ben Gurion Shemesh, a grease monkey who wants to be a singer, tries to win the heart of Dina, the disco floozy and also Zigi's daughter
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: he
Release Date: 1979-06-06
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2001-10-24
Overview: Zaza is a 31-year old Israeli bachelor, handsome and intelligent, and his family wants to see him married. But tradition dictates that Zaza has to choose a young virgin. She must be beautiful and from a good family, preferably rich. Zaza's parents, Yasha and Lily drag Zaza to meet potential brides and their families. Zaza has no choice. He plays along with his family, advocates of the suffocating traditions of their Georgian Jewish heritage. But Zaza always manages to somehow get out of being engaged. What his parents don't know is that Zaza is already in love. Judith is sensuous, strong and intriguing. She's also a divorcée with a 6-year-old daughter. So Zaza has kept Judith a secret from his family. He will have to choose between respect of the strict confines of family and tradition, or the love of his life.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: he
Release Date: 2001-10-24
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1999-01-01
Overview: A stormy night in the house of persian israelis begins when their beloved cousin escapes from prison
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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1990-03-25
Overview: Shmaya (Shuli Rand), a small-time magician whose career consists of gigs at local venues in the north of Israel, meets Oshra (Ronit Elkabetz) at one of his shows, who possesses genuine mystical powers. Shmaya makes Oshra part of his act and together, they perform real-life feats of magic and miracles before their slack-jawed audiences. Meanwhile, Shmaya’s father – a holy man with his own loyal following, is dying. He asks his followers to bring him his estranged son, so that he can take his place after his death and lead their community. Shmaya does just that and goes on to become a spiritual leader. However, his ongoing attraction to Oshra is now on a collision course with his new calling.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: he
Release Date: 1990-03-25
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1984-01-02
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-02
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1976-09-27
Overview: Sergio Konstanza, a Swindler, owes money to Mr. Hasson. He escapes to the desert where he joins a wacky army reserve unit whose Seargent is engaged to one of Mr. Hasson's Daughters.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: he
Release Date: 1976-09-27
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1992-07-09
Overview: The film takes place in Tel Aviv, much of it in a fictitious local pub called Barbie, a satirical nickname for a famous Israeli mental health institution. The pub's name hints at the characters and the events which occur in the pub and which befall its owner (Daliah), the employees and customers. The plot unfolds with a streak of violence which takes a surprising turn.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: he
Release Date: 1992-07-09
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1982-08-29
Overview: Four men whose combined intellect does not reach into the triple digits decide to steal a safe full of foreign currency - not from a local bank, but from the police station.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: he
Release Date: 1982-08-29
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