Shaike Ophir
Total Credits at Criticker: 8 (Actor), 2 (Writer)
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Azulai is a policeman in Jaffa, whose incompetence is only matched by his soft-heartedness. His superiors want to send him to early retirement, but he would like to stay on the force, and the criminals of Jaffa don't want to see him leave either... (imdb)
In this Israeli satire, a well-known labor politician is forced to spend some time recuperating in a mountain village for reasons of health. He is outraged to discover that the people there take little interest in politics and have no knowledge of him and his importance. Undeterred, he sets out to transform the attitudes of the villagers and succeeds only too well. By the time he has left, political in-fighting is as much a local sport in the village as it is in Tel Aviv. (allmovie.com)
Based on the real-life incidents at Entebbe, Operation Thunderbolt takes off at lightning speed to bring the riveting story of the ultimate fight for freedom to the screen. A cinematic classic in Israel, Operation Thunderbolt was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film. Also includes the documentary "Raid on Entebbe," featuring on-camera interviews with top political leaders and military commanders. (Netflix)
An old man tends his garden under the threat of encroaching urbanization. In wanders a beautiful tourist, dazed and naked after a sexual assault, and he mistakes her for an angel. (imdb)
In this Israeli comedy, a father is afraid that after having sired eight daughters, that he will never produce a son. (allmovie.com)
Hansel and Gretel (1958) - TV Movie
Musical retelling of the classic fairy tale, with score by Alec Wilder and William Engvick.
An elf casts a magic spell that grants a queen the baby she desires. She names the baby Rosebud and invites all the fairies in the kingdom to offer gifts to the new princess. The Red Fairy, however, isn't invited, and curses the baby princess to sleep for 100 years if she's pricked by a spindle. When Rosebud grows up, the Red Fairy lures her to an isolated tower to enact her evil plan.
The story of a soccer team, respectable families, a corrupt night club owner, and a young lad to guide all to a happy ending. (themoviedb.org)