Kichka
Synopsis
Celebrated French-Belgian artist Michel Kichka, a Knight of Arts and Letters and godfather of Israeli caricature, approaches retirement at the height of his career. In this intimate portrait, Kichka reflects on his family’s tragic story as a second-generation Holocaust survivor, using his powerful drawings to trace the impact of his father’s trauma on his own life and on Israeli society today.
Credits
Director(s)
Gad Aisen
Producer(s)
Gad Aisen
Original Language
French, Hebrew
Subtitles
Hebrew, English
Broadcaster
Kan11
Festival Highlights
Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival, Israel, Official Competition, 2025