Esther
Synopsis
Esther Ofarim was once the voice of Israel. A global superstar of the 1960s, she performed alongside icons such as Leonard Cohen, Cher, Tom Jones, and Enrico Macias before retreating into self-imposed seclusion in Hamburg. As war rages in the country she left behind, a young filmmaker begins a series of late-night phone calls with the reclusive legend. Through these intimate conversations and rare archival footage, the film becomes a poignant portrait of an artist confronting memory, belonging, and the quiet price of walking away from fame.
Credits
Director(s)
Shaked Goren
Producer(s)
Amir Harel, Ayelet Kait
Cinematography
Ronen Kruk, Axel Schneppat
Editor
Danael Elpeleg
Original Language
Hebrew, German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch
Subtitles
English
Festival Highlights
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WINNER
Best Directing & Best EditingDocaviv Film Festival2026
