Transit
טרנזיט
Synopsis
It articulates the essence of one's internal exile through the portrait of a Jewish-German refugee who arrived in Israel on the eve of World War II, started a family – but has nevertheless, yet to feel at home in his new country. He remains connected to Berlin with every fiber of his being; the city’s culture, its essence, and as far as he’s concerned, Israel is no more than a pit stop. He gradually pulls away from his wife, his son who does not get him, his sisters who are haunted by the past, and the rental flat where he’s lived all these years. He sets up shop in a budget hotel by the Tel Aviv seaside, hangs out with a group of fringe misfits, and dreams of moving back to Berlin.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Wachsmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Horowitz, Daniel Wachsmann
- Original Title
- טרנזיט
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Wachsmann
Daniel Horowitz, Daniel Wachsmann
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Wachsmann
Director
Daniel Horowitz
Writer
Daniel Wachsmann
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What is Transit about?
It articulates the essence of one's internal exile through the portrait of a Jewish-German refugee who arrived in Israel on the eve of World War II, started a family – but has nevertheless, yet to feel at home in his new country. He remains connected to Berlin with every fiber of his being; the city’s culture, its essence, and as far as he’s concerned, Israel is no more than a pit stop. He gradually pulls away from his wife, his son who does not get him, his sisters who are haunted by the past, and the rental flat where he’s lived all these years. He sets up shop in a budget hotel by the Tel Aviv seaside, hangs out with a group of fringe misfits, and dreams of moving back to Berlin.
Who directed Transit?
Transit was directed by Daniel Wachsmann.
Who stars in Transit?
The principal cast of Transit includes Fitcho Ben-Zur, Gedalia Besser, Yair Elazar, Ruth Geller, Fanny Lubitsch.
When was Transit released and how long is it?
Transit was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.