The Hebrew Super Hero

  • Israel
  • Documentary
  • 2015
  • 55 min.
  • Director(s): Shaul Betser, Asaf Galay
  • Producer(s): Shaul Betser, Hila Bashan

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.

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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

  • "The Hebrew Superhero is an supremely entertaining new documentary about the strange history and dynamic reality of Israeli comics."
    - Tablet Magazine