The Hebrew Superhero
2015 · Documentary · 55 min. · Israel
"The Hebrew Superhero" is a cinematic journey into the world of Israeli comics, directed by Shaul Betzer. The film explores the image of the Israeli hero and Israeli identity - from Uri Muri, the first Israeli comics hero created in 1936 by Aryeh Navon and Leah Goldberg, to modern-day heroes, such as Dudu Geva's giant yellow duck and characters by Shay Charka and Daniella London Dekel, among others. Israeli comics, which had long been on the sidelines of the country's culture, have become gradually more popular. They have also grown increasingly important in shedding light on the complexities and contradictions of Israeli identity.
Direction Shaul Betser · Asaf Galay · Gilat Parag
Cast Shay Charka · Zeev Engelmayer · Uri Fink · Dudu Geva · Asaf Hanuka · Etgar Keret · Michel Kichka · Daniella London-Dekel · Ruto Modan · Yirmi Pinkus
Soundtrack Ophir Leibovitch
Screenplay Shaul Betser · Asaf Galay
Cinematography Moshe Mishali
Original title Gibor HaAl HaIvri
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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