An Israeli Love Story
סיפור אהבה ארץ ישראלי
Synopsis
The love story of Margalit (Pnina Gary), who lives in Nahalal, and Eli Ben-Zvi, son of Rachel Yanait and Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, Israeli's second president. The year is 1947, a tumultuous period as tensions rise between the Israeli settlement and the Arab tribes and neighboring countries. A chance encounter sparks love at first sight between Margalit, of Nahalal – a cooperative workers' settlement – and Eli Ben-Zvi, the Muhtar of the Beit Keshet kibbutz. The affair is off to a rocky start, as Eli is committed to the defense efforts that preceded the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 and the birth of the State of Israel. The two go on to set a wedding date, but the fight for a nation leaves no room for young lovers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Wolman
- Screenplay & Story
- Pnina Gary, Dita Guery
- Original Title
- סיפור אהבה ארץ ישראלי
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hameragel Haboded Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Wolman
Pnina Gary, Dita Guery
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Dan Wolman
Director
Dita Guery
Writer
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What is An Israeli Love Story about?
The love story of Margalit (Pnina Gary), who lives in Nahalal, and Eli Ben-Zvi, son of Rachel Yanait and Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, Israeli's second president. The year is 1947, a tumultuous period as tensions rise between the Israeli settlement and the Arab tribes and neighboring countries. A chance encounter sparks love at first sight between Margalit, of Nahalal – a cooperative workers' settlement – and Eli Ben-Zvi, the Muhtar of the Beit Keshet kibbutz. The affair is off to a rocky start, as Eli is committed to the defense efforts that preceded the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 and the birth of the State of Israel. The two go on to set a wedding date, but the fight for a nation leaves no room for young lovers.
Who directed An Israeli Love Story?
An Israeli Love Story was directed by Dan Wolman.
Who stars in An Israeli Love Story?
The principal cast of An Israeli Love Story includes Adi Bielski, Aviv Alush, Alex Ansky, Lior Soroka, Maya Wertheimer.
When was An Israeli Love Story released and how long is it?
An Israeli Love Story was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is An Israeli Love Story based on a book or true story?
An Israeli Love Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pnina Gary".