Ushpizin
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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6.7In 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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9 sectionsContents
- 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.