Tzvi Says is the final film by Tzvi Shissel (1946-2021), showcasing his friendship and creative collaboration with Arik Einstein. This documentary traces their journey from childhood in Tel Aviv to Shissel’s passing, featuring never-before-seen home videos and archival material. At just 22, Shissel made a mark by producing the beloved Israeli cult TV series LUL (Hen House), the film SHABLUL (Snail), and the first seven albums of Arik Einstein, all within a remarkable two-year span.
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Director’s Bio: Tzvi Shissel 1946-2021. Over the course of his life, Tsvi Shissel wrote, directed, produced, and acted in numerous projects, leaving a lasting impact on Israeli culture that resonates to this day.
Credits
PREMIERE STATUS
L.A. Premiere
CATEGORY
DOCUMENTARY
DIRECTOR
Tzvi Shissel
SCREENPLAY
Noa Shissel, Zvi Shissel
PRODUCER
Oren Rogovin, Omer Rogovin, David Shissel, Erez Ben Harosh, Benny Menashe
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Rogovin Brothers, No Drama, Hot 8
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Zvi Shissel, Noa Shissel, David Shissel, Moni Moshonov, David Gurfinkel, Adam Greenberg, Nurit Aviv
EDITOR
Noa Shissel
RUNNING TIME
68 min
COUNTRY
Israel
YEAR
2022
LANGUAGE
Hebrew with English Subtitles
DISTRIBUTOR
Rogovin Brothers
FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
2022 Ophir Awards- Nominee Best Documentary under 60 minutes