Oded the Wanderer
עודד הנודד
Synopsis
The first feature film produced in pre-state Israel. This newly-restored silent film tells the story of a boy from a Moshav who goes on a daytrip with his classmates and gets lost on the way, having adventures in the Jezreel Valley as well as encounters with Bedouins, an eccentric tourist and various animals. “Today, 78 years after its making,” Ha’aretz film critic Uri Klein wrote recently, “the major interest in watching the film stems from its attempt to deal with the conflict between the collective and the individual.” Upon its initial release, the film was praised by both the public and critics: "A cornerstone for the Hebrew cinema was laid yesterday," announced Doar Hayom after the film's premiere at Jerusalem's Zion Cinema. Released in the USA in 1934 as THE LOST COMRADE, with an added opening sequence and narration in English, as well as songs and snatches of dialogue in Hebrew.
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- Director
- Chaim Halachmi
- Original Title
- עודד הנודד
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chaim Halachmi
Department Leadership Roster
Chaim Halachmi
Director
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What is Oded the Wanderer about?
The first feature film produced in pre-state Israel. This newly-restored silent film tells the story of a boy from a Moshav who goes on a daytrip with his classmates and gets lost on the way, having adventures in the Jezreel Valley as well as encounters with Bedouins, an eccentric tourist and various animals. “Today, 78 years after its making,” Ha’aretz film critic Uri Klein wrote recently, “the major interest in watching the film stems from its attempt to deal with the conflict between the collective and the individual.” Upon its initial release, the film was praised by both the public and critics: "A cornerstone for the Hebrew cinema was laid yesterday," announced Doar Hayom after the film's premiere at Jerusalem's Zion Cinema. Released in the USA in 1934 as THE LOST COMRADE, with an added opening sequence and narration in English, as well as songs and snatches of dialogue in Hebrew.
Who directed Oded the Wanderer?
Oded the Wanderer was directed by Chaim Halachmi.
Who stars in Oded the Wanderer?
The principal cast of Oded the Wanderer includes Shimon Povsner, Moshe Tawil, Michael Klinger, Moshe Choorgel, Menachem Gnessin.
When was Oded the Wanderer released and how long is it?
Oded the Wanderer was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.