Wisdom of the Pretzel (original Hebrew title: Hochmat HaBeygale) is a 2002 Israeli comedy film directed by Ilan Heitner.[1][2] Wisdom of the Pretzel is a film adaptation of a best-selling Israeli novel.
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| Directed by | Ilan Heitner |
| Written by | Ilan Heitner |
| Produced by | Ilan Heitner Shay Werker |
| Starring | Guy Loel Osnat Hakim Yoram Zacs Beni Avni Shai Werker Orit Sher |
| Cinematography | Oded Kirma |
| Edited by | Joel Alexis |
| Music by | Ophir Leibovitch |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Israel |
| Language | Hebrew |
Plot
editThe main character, Golan, is a 20 something year old student nearing the end of his college studies, and is having a hard time deciding about his future. He sees no point in getting a job, finding a wife or stopping the endless round of parties. After a blind date with his best friend's quirky sister, he begins to question his life. Golan then begins a personal journey that has him challenge everything he has ever believed, about himself, about love and about the nature of life in contemporary Israel.
Cast & reception
editThe film features Guy Loel, Osnat Hakim, Yoram Zacs, Beni Avni, Shai Werker, and Orit Sher.
Wisdom of the Pretzel was nominated for nine Israeli Film Academy Awards.
References
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