Overview

During the seventies a lot of films from the Bourekas genre were produced in Israel, the most famous of which is Giv'at Halfon Eina Ona. These films were big successes in the box office but had a harsh critical reception. They were usually demotic comedy films (such as Charlie Ve'hetzi

Charlie Ve'hetzi

Charlie Ve'hetzi is a 1974 Israeli comedy and cult movie. The movie was directed byBoaz Davidson and stars Israeli comedians Yehuda Barkan and Ze'ev Revach.- Cast :...

and Hagiga B'Snuker

Hagiga B'Snuker

Hagiga BaSnuker is a 1975 Israeli cult movie. The movie was directed by Boaz Davidson and stars Israeli comedians Ze'ev Revach, Yehuda Barkan and Yosef Shiloah.- Cast :...

) or sentimental melodrama

Melodrama

The term melodrama refers to a dramatic work that exaggerates plot and characters in order to appeal to the emotions. It may also refer to the genre which includes such works, or to language, behavior, or events which resemble them...

s (such as Nurit). The main subject in most of the Bourekas films was the conflict between various classess and denominations, particularly due to romantic intentions. Prominent filmmakers in this genre during this period include Boaz Davidson

Boaz Davidson

Boaz Davidson is an Israeli film director, producer and screenwriter. He was born in Tel Aviv, British Mandate of Palestine and studied film in London....

, Ze'ev Revach

Ze'ev Revach

Ze'ev Revach is an Israeli comedian, movie actor, and director. He is a star of the Israeli movie genre known as bourekas films.-Biography:...

, Yehuda Barkan

Yehuda Barkan

Yehuda Barkan is an Israeli actor, film producer, film director and screenwriter.- Early life :Barkan was born in Netanya and was initially named Yehuda Ezekiel Berkowitz. In his childhood Barkan studied at the Bialik and ORT in schools in Netanya...

 and George Obadiah.

Besides the Bourekas films, during the 1970s there were also many unique quality films which were created, among them the "New sensitivity" (הרגישות החדשה) movement which produced social artistic films. One of the most prominent films of this genre is But Where Is Daniel Wax? by Avraham Heffner

Avraham Heffner

Avraham Heffner is an Israeli movie director, screenwriter, writer, and Professor Emeritus at the Tel-Aviv University. He is a recipient of the Ophir Award for lifetime achievements....

. Three high-quality films which were created in seventies - The Policeman Azoulay

The Policeman

The Policeman is the international release title of a 1971 Israeli feature film, written and directed by satirist Ephraim Kishon. Its Hebrew title is HaShoter Azoulay . The title character is played by Shaike Ophir The Policeman is the international release title of a 1971 Israeli feature film,...

(Ephraim Kishon

Ephraim Kishon

' was an Israeli author, dramatist, screenwriter, and film director. He is one of the most widely-read contemporary satirists in the world.- Early life and World War II :...

), I Love You Rosa

I Love You Rosa

I Love You Rosa is a 1972 Israeli film directed by Moshé Mizrahi. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It was also entered into the 1972 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Zivi Avramson - Esther* Naomi Bachar - Luna...

and The House on Chelouche Street

The House on Chelouche Street

The House on Chelouche Street is a 1973 film by veteran Israeli director Moshe Mizrahi, filmed in Hebrew, Egyptian Arabic, and Judeo-Spanish...

by Moshé Mizrahi

Moshé Mizrahi

Moshé Mizrahi is an Israeli film director.He has directed 14 films in both Israel and France. Three of his films were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, I Love You Rosa, The House on Chelouche Street and Madame Rosa, with the latter winning the award...

 were candidates for a Oscar Award in the foreign film category.

External links

• Israeli film at the Internet Movie Database
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