The Seven Years of Absalon
שבע השנים של אבשלום
“Israeli documentary”
Synopsis
Meir Eshel, a 22-year-old beach-boy from Southern Israel, buys a one-way ticket to Paris and re-invents himself as an artist calling himself Absalon. He quickly rises to art-scene stardom, showcased by the most prestigious museums worldwide: the Venice Bienalle, Centre Pompidou Paris, Tate Modern Gallery London, Israel Museum. Absalon’s success was short-lived – almost 7 years pass since his arrival in Paris until his tragic death, during the peak of his success at the age of 28. More than 25 years later, his younger brother Dani Eshel’s first assignment as estate manager – is to sell Absalon’s final art piece. Through his journey we learn about the life of a unique Israeli artist.
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- Director
- David Ofek
- Original Title
- שבע השנים של אבשלום
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew, French
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Cinemax Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ofek
Yoram Ivry
David Noy, Yoram Ivry
Department Leadership Roster
Yoram Ivry
Editor
David Ofek
Director
David Noy
Producer
Yoram Ivry
Producer
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What is The Seven Years of Absalon about?
Meir Eshel, a 22-year-old beach-boy from Southern Israel, buys a one-way ticket to Paris and re-invents himself as an artist calling himself Absalon. He quickly rises to art-scene stardom, showcased by the most prestigious museums worldwide: the Venice Bienalle, Centre Pompidou Paris, Tate Modern Gallery London, Israel Museum. Absalon’s success was short-lived – almost 7 years pass since his arrival in Paris until his tragic death, during the peak of his success at the age of 28. More than 25 years later, his younger brother Dani Eshel’s first assignment as estate manager – is to sell Absalon’s final art piece. Through his journey we learn about the life of a unique Israeli artist.
Who directed The Seven Years of Absalon?
The Seven Years of Absalon was directed by David Ofek.
Who stars in The Seven Years of Absalon?
The principal cast of The Seven Years of Absalon includes Meir Eshel, Dani Eshel.
When was The Seven Years of Absalon released and how long is it?
The Seven Years of Absalon was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.