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Releasing Shooli (Often called Saving Shuli,[1][2] Hebrew: לשחרר את שולי) is an Israeli comedy film released in 2021. The film is based on a popular skit from the show Am Sgoola (Hebrew: עם סגולה). It was written by Uri Katz and directed by Ben Bachar.[3]
| Releasing Shooli | |
|---|---|
| לשחרר את שולי | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Based on | Am Sgoola |
| Written by | Uri Katz |
| Composer | Ran Shem Tov |
| Original language | Hebrew |
| Production | |
| Editors | Ilana Raina, Nir Nahum |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1 July 2021 |
The film achieved significant commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Israeli film in recent years. It attracted approximately one million viewers to cinemas across Israel, making it the fourth most-watched Israeli film of all time.[4][2]
Despite its considerable box office success, "Releasing Shooli" received generally negative reviews from critics. Common criticisms focused on its humor and storyline, which some reviewers found lacking in originality and depth.[5]
The film sequel is delayed because of COVID-19 and Israel-Hamas war.[6][7]
Background
editThe plot follows the story of Avihu (Zion Baruch), Nati (Shalom Michaelashvili), and Bezalel (Asi Yisraelof), three middle-aged Israelis of Yemeni descent from the Marmorak village in Rehovot, Israel. The trio travels to Colombia in an attempt to rescue Shooli (David Shaul), the son of Avihu, who has been kidnapped there.[7]
Characters
edit- Avihu Kahalani (Zion Baruch)
- Bezalel "Batzi" ben Zion Bentzihu (Asi Yisraelof)
- Nathaniel "Nati" (Shalom Michaelshvili)
- Coral "Kurchel" (Liron Weissman)
- Shooli Kahalani (David Shaul)
- Almog Rosen (Abia Malka)
- Andrea Maria Silva Posada del Mar Rodríguez Naranjo (Carolina Rodríguez Naranjo)
- Ricardo (Pedro Andres Calvo Gómez)
- Eti Margalit (Aviva Avidan)
- Avner (Uri Katz)
- Omer Adam[8]
References
edit- ^ "Saving Shuli". Green Productions (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ a b "'Saving Shuli' sells 1 m. tickets, sets box-office record". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "לשחרר את שולי (2021)". אידיבי (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ ""יותר ממיליון כרטיסים": מפיקי "לשחרר את שולי" מדווחים על הישג היסטורי". ynet.
- ^ "הקולנוע הישראלי היה צריך להיט. חבל שהוא קיבל דווקא את הלהיט הזה - וואלה תרבות". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "בגלל המלחמה: השינויים בסרט ההמשך ל"לשחרר את שולי"". mako. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ a b "הסרט "לשחרר את שולי 2" בדרך: באיזו מדינה יצולם הפעם?". Ice (in Hebrew). 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "לשחרר את שולי". www.ishim.co.il. Retrieved 2024-10-02.