The Hebrew Super Hero
Synopsis
The film explores the image of the Israeli hero in the world of comics – from the first comics hero created in 1936 until today. Israeli comics, after decades on the sidelines of the country’s culture, have become more and more popular. They have also grown increasingly important in shedding light on the complexities and contradictions of Israeli identity.
Credits
Director(s)
Shaul Betser, Asaf Galay
Producer(s)
Shaul Betser, Hila Bashan
Script
Shaul Betser, Asaf Galay
Cinematography
Mosh Goldberg
Editor
Nili Feler
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
English
Produced with the help of
Rabinowitz Foundation
Broadcaster
HOT Channel 8
Animation director
Gilat Pereg
Festival Highlights
Epos International Film Festival, Israel, 2015
Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Canada, 2015
Reviews
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"The Hebrew Superhero is an supremely entertaining new documentary about the strange history and dynamic reality of Israeli comics."
- Tablet Magazine
