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Also known as Holy Guests, Ha-Ushpizin

Ushpizin () is a 2004 Israeli film directed by Gidi Dar and written by Shuli Rand.

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6.7

In Jerusalem's orthodox neighborhoods, it's Succoth, seven days celebrating life's essentials in a sukkah, a temporary shack of both deprivation and hospitality. A devout couple, Moshe and Mali, married nearly five years and childless, are broke and praying for a miracle...

Released: 2004-07-1190 minDir: Gidi DarComedy, Drama

Cast

  • Shuli Rand as Moshe
  • Michal Bat-Sheva Rand as Malli Bellanga
  • Shaul Mizrahi as Eliyahu Scorpio
  • Ilan Ganani as Yossef

Themes

  • israel
  • jewish
  • sukkot

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Ratings

IMDb

7.3/10

2,206 votes

Year
2004
Runtime
90 min
Genres
Drama

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Key facts

Film.name
Ushpizin
Film.director
Gidi Dar
Film.producer
Gidi DarRafi Bukai
Film.writer
Shuli Rand
Film.starring
Shuli RandMichal Bat-Sheva RandShaul MizrahiIlan Ganani
Film.music
Nathaniel Méchaly
Film.runtime
90 minutes
Film.country
Israel
Film.language
Hebrew

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Encyclopedic overview

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  • Plot
  • Cast
  • Locations
  • Soundtrack
  • Release and reception
  • Haredi culture
  • Awards and nominations
  • References
  • External links

Ushpizin () is a 2004 Israeli film directed by Gidi Dar and written by Shuli Rand.

The film was shot at the Schneller Compound and the Rand family’s home in Jerusalem, where some neighborhood residents participated in the production. It was made with special permits from rabbis. As part of the agreement with the rabbis, the film was not screened in cinemas on the Sabbath. The movie portrays the atmosphere and lifestyle of Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods with considerable accuracy, showcasing typical characters and incorporating authentic expressions spoken by the actors. It was produced with the support of the Gesher Multicultural Film Fund.

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