Amos Kollek
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Amos Kollek is an Israeli film director
, writer
and actor
.
, the long-time mayor
of Jerusalem. Kollek studied psychology and philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
. He became interested in film after working as a writer. He produced his first film, Goodbye New York, in 1985. His film Fast Food Fast Women
was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival
.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, writer
Writer
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and actor
Actor
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Biography
Amos Kollek was born in Jerusalem. He is the son of Teddy KollekTeddy Kollek
Theodor "Teddy" Kollek was mayor of Jerusalem from 1965 to 1993, and founder of the Jerusalem Foundation. Kollek was re-elected five times, in 1969, 1973, 1978, 1983 and 1989...
, the long-time mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Jerusalem. Kollek studied psychology and philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
. He became interested in film after working as a writer. He produced his first film, Goodbye New York, in 1985. His film Fast Food Fast Women
Fast Food Fast Women
Fast Food Fast Women is a 2000 romantic comedy written and directed by Amos Kollek. The tag line for the film was "There are 18 million people in New York City, but only one like Bella." It was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:...
was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival
2000 Cannes Film Festival
The 2000 Cannes Film Festival started on May 14 and ran until May 25. The Palme d'Or went to the Danish film Dancer in the Dark by Lars von Trier.-Jury:* Luc Besson, President * Jonathan Demme * Nicole Garcia...
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Filmography
- Restless (2008)
- LL (2007)
- Nowhere to Go But UpNowhere to Go But UpNowhere to Go But Up is a 2003 French film written and directed by Amos Kollek. It stars Audrey Tautou Justin Theroux and Jim Parsons....
(2003) - Music (2003)
- Bridget (2002)
- Beirut (2001)
- A Bitter Glory (2001) (TV)
- Queenie in Love (2001)
- Angela (2000)
- Fast Food Fast WomenFast Food Fast WomenFast Food Fast Women is a 2000 romantic comedy written and directed by Amos Kollek. The tag line for the film was "There are 18 million people in New York City, but only one like Bella." It was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:...
(2000) - Fiona (1998)
- SueSue Lost in ManhattanSue Lost in Manhattan, also known as Sue, is a 1998 American drama film directed by Amos Kollek.- Synopsis :Desperately alone, Sue wanders in New York City...
(aka Sue lost in ManhattanSue Lost in ManhattanSue Lost in Manhattan, also known as Sue, is a 1998 American drama film directed by Amos Kollek.- Synopsis :Desperately alone, Sue wanders in New York City...
) (1997) - Teddy Kollek (aka Teddy Kollek, from Vienna to Jerusalem) (1995)
- Whore 2 (aka Bad Girls) (1994)
- Five Girls (aka Five Lesbian Girls) (1993)
- Lahav Hatzui (aka Double Edge) (aka Three Weeks in Jerusalem) (1992)
- High Stakes (aka Melanie Rose) (1989)
- Forever, LuluForever, LuluForever, Lulu is a 1987 film starring Hanna Schygulla, Deborah Harry and Alec Baldwin in his film debut....
(aka Crazy Streets) (1987) - Goodbye, New York (aka Crazy House) (1985)
Books (incomplete)
- Don't Ask Me If I Love (1971)
- After They Hang Him (1977)
- Tishali Im Ani Ohev [script for Barbara Noble Tishali Im Ani Ohev ("Worlds Apart") movie] (1980)
- Ha-Tapuah, ha-shir, veha-zahav (1980)
- Ein Leben für Jerusalem (1992)
- Approximately Clint Eastwood (1995)
- Es geschah in Gaza (1996)