The City
העיר הזאת
“A noir hip hop opera”
Synopsis
A rap opera that takes place in the world of film noir - on a stormy night Sarah Bennett arrives at Detective Joe's investigation office. She asks him to find her missing sister. Drunk Joe initially waves her off but something about Sarah touches him and he finally agrees to investigate the case, knowing that nothing good will come of it. Jack, Joe's partner, doesn't like it and feels something is wrong. Joe realizes that behind the whole affair is the city's biggest criminal that no one wants to mess with, and on top of all that, Sarah disappears. Now Joe must solve the problem. All dialogues are rhymed and sung on the beat.
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Amit Ulman
Joe Halfon
Moria Akons
Sarah Bennett
Omer Havron
Jack Halperin
Alon Neuman
Shlomi McMurphy / Menashe
Idan Alterman
Barnaby Shimoni
Itay 'Tuna' Zvolon
Prisoner
Ravid Plotnik
Corn seller / Joe's double
Itai Peled
Criminal
Tal Tirangel
Number 3
Echo Ariel Morgenstern
Drug dealer
Sima "Noon" Brami
Jacqueline
Reuben Ray Tedross
Homeless person
Jeremy Umani
Charlie (Chucky) Mesika
Shimi Mendel
Omer Mor
Unnamed musician
Shira Alterman
Naomi Bennett
Peter Knoller
Yoav Remez
Arik Eshet
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$461K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amit Ulman
- Screenplay & Story
- Amit Ulman, Omer Mor, Omer Havron
- Original Score
- Amit Ulman, Omer Mor, Omer Havron
- Original Title
- העיר הזאת
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $461K
- Production Studios
- Daroma Productions, The Incubator Theater, Tamir Productions, Persona Costumes, Universal Music Israel, Jerusalem Municipality, Ministry of Culture and Sport, The New Fund for Cinema and TV, Mifal HaPais
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amit Ulman
Amit Ulman, Omer Mor, Omer Havron
Amit Ulman, Omer Mor, Omer Havron
Eyal Sibi
Elad Peleg, Aharon Pe'er, Hadar Kostizky, Haggai Arad
Department Leadership Roster
Amit Ulman
Writer
Amit Ulman
Director
Omer Mor
Writer
Amit Ulman
Original Music Composer
Omer Mor
Original Music Composer
Elad Peleg
Producer
Eyal Sibi
Editor
Rona Doron
Costume Design
Omer Havron
Original Music Composer
Aharon Pe'er
Producer
Haggai Arad
Producer
Omer Havron
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City
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What is The City about?
A rap opera that takes place in the world of film noir - on a stormy night Sarah Bennett arrives at Detective Joe's investigation office. She asks him to find her missing sister. Drunk Joe initially waves her off but something about Sarah touches him and he finally agrees to investigate the case, knowing that nothing good will come of it. Jack, Joe's partner, doesn't like it and feels something is wrong. Joe realizes that behind the whole affair is the city's biggest criminal that no one wants to mess with, and on top of all that, Sarah disappears. Now Joe must solve the problem. All dialogues are rhymed and sung on the beat.
Who directed The City?
The City was directed by Amit Ulman.
Who stars in The City?
The principal cast of The City includes Amit Ulman, Moria Akons, Omer Havron, Alon Neuman, Idan Alterman.
When was The City released and how long is it?
The City was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The City was composed by Amit Ulman, Omer Mor, Omer Havron.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The City?
The City holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.