Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story
Synopsis
In his short stories, Israeli writer Etgar Keret mixes fantasy and reality. His own life story also comes across as a modern fairy tale. In this hybrid documentary, the filmmakers investigate why storytelling is essential for Keret's survival.
Top Cast
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Etgar Keret
Himself
Adi Arnon
La Vache Qui Rit Band member
Steef Cuijpers
German Publisher
Alon Dahan
Fatso
Nadav Eder
The Guy
Morly Frishman
Airport Security Guy
Annelies Gesquierre
Airport Security Girl
Merav Geva
Police Officer
Vera Gorenstein
La Vache Qui Rit Band member
Stephane Kaas
Himself
Rutger Lemm
Himself
Asaf Levinbook
La Vache Qui Rit Band
Nitzan Peri
La Vache Qui Rit Band member
Jonathan Safran Foer
Himself
Raz Shmueli
Police Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephane Kaas
- Screenplay & Story
- Rutger Lemm
- Original Title
- Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story
- Country of Origin
- France, Israel, Netherlands, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 2-Team Productions, BALDR Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephane Kaas
Rutger Lemm
Department Leadership Roster
Stephane Kaas
Director
Rutger Lemm
Writer
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What is Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story about?
In his short stories, Israeli writer Etgar Keret mixes fantasy and reality. His own life story also comes across as a modern fairy tale. In this hybrid documentary, the filmmakers investigate why storytelling is essential for Keret's survival.
Who directed Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story?
Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story was directed by Stephane Kaas.
Who stars in Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story?
The principal cast of Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story includes Etgar Keret, Adi Arnon, Steef Cuijpers, Alon Dahan, Nadav Eder.
When was Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story released and how long is it?
Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.