Metzitzim
Encyclopedia
Metzitzim is a 1972
Israeli
comedy film
that has become a cult film
. It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival
.
The film was directed by Uri Zohar
and starred Arik Einstein
and Zohar himself. The cinematographer was Adam Greenberg
.
1972 in film
The year 1972 in film involved some significant events.-Top grossing films :- Awards :Academy Awards:*Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder, starring Jack Lemmon and Juliet MillsB...
Israeli
Cinema of Israel
Cinema of Israel refers to movie production in Israel since its founding in 1948. Most Israeli films are produced in Hebrew. Israel has been nominated for more Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film than any other country in the Middle East....
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
that has become a cult film
Cult film
A cult film, also commonly referred to as a cult classic, is a film that has acquired a highly devoted but specific group of fans. Often, cult movies have failed to achieve fame outside the small fanbases; however, there have been exceptions that have managed to gain fame among mainstream audiences...
. It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival
23rd Berlin International Film Festival
The 23rd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 22 to July 3, 1973.-Jury:* David Robinson * Freddy Buache* Hiram Garcia Borja* Eberhard Hauff* Harish Khanna* Paul Moor* Walter Müller-Bringmann* René Thévenet...
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The film was directed by Uri Zohar
Uri Zohar
Uri Zohar is a former Israeli film director, actor, and comedian who left the entertainment world to become a rabbi.-Biography:Zohar was born in Tel Aviv in 1934. In 1952, he graduated high school and did his military service in an army entertainment troupe. His first marriage ended in divorce.By...
and starred Arik Einstein
Arik Einstein
Arik Einstein is an Israeli singer-songwriter.Einstein was a vocalist for Batzal Yarok , Shleeshiyat Gesher Hayarkon and Hahalonot Hagvohim . His collaboration with Shalom Hanoch and the Churchills planted the seeds for the first Israeli rock albums...
and Zohar himself. The cinematographer was Adam Greenberg
Adam Greenberg (cinematographer)
Adam Greenberg, A.S.C. is a cinematographer noted for his work in Israel and The United States, including numerous films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger...
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Cast
- Arik EinsteinArik EinsteinArik Einstein is an Israeli singer-songwriter.Einstein was a vocalist for Batzal Yarok , Shleeshiyat Gesher Hayarkon and Hahalonot Hagvohim . His collaboration with Shalom Hanoch and the Churchills planted the seeds for the first Israeli rock albums...
- Eli - Uri ZoharUri ZoharUri Zohar is a former Israeli film director, actor, and comedian who left the entertainment world to become a rabbi.-Biography:Zohar was born in Tel Aviv in 1934. In 1952, he graduated high school and did his military service in an army entertainment troupe. His first marriage ended in divorce.By...
- Gutte - Sima Eliyahu - Mili
- Mona Silberstein - Dina (as Mona Zilberstein)
- Tzvi Shissel - Davidke
- Mordecai Ben-Ze'ev - Altman Sr. (as Mordechai Ben-Zeev)
- Moti Mizrahi - Altman Jr.
- Motti Levi - Avi
- Mordechai Arnon - Cab driver
- Margalit Ankory - Ruthie
- Zvia Doron - Fainting woman
- Eddie Cogan - Singer
- Aharonchik - Lifeguard
- Esther Zewko - Secretary (as Esther Zebco)
- Tova Farber - Street girl