Children of the Steps
ילדי המדרגות
Synopsis
Hagit – blonde, well-off, and Ashkenazi – moves back to Israel with her family after a five-year stint in the US. She joins the local Hashomer Hatzair branch following an encounter with Eddie, another member who is of Mizrahi descent. The two soon become romantically involved. As Hagit gets further acquainted with the other members, the vast majority of whom are also of Mizrahi/Sephardi heritage, social divides and ethnic, classist tensions start brewing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Igal Peeri
- Screenplay & Story
- Shosh Wolman, Igal Peeri
- Original Score
- Alex Cagan
- Original Title
- ילדי המדרגות
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tzavta Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Igal Peeri
Shosh Wolman, Igal Peeri
Alex Cagan
Gadi Danzig
Shosh Wolman
Nissim Tzion
Department Leadership Roster
Igal Peeri
Director
Shosh Wolman
Writer
Igal Peeri
Writer
Nissim Tzion
Producer
Shosh Wolman
Editor
Gadi Danzig
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Steps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Children of the Steps about?
Hagit – blonde, well-off, and Ashkenazi – moves back to Israel with her family after a five-year stint in the US. She joins the local Hashomer Hatzair branch following an encounter with Eddie, another member who is of Mizrahi descent. The two soon become romantically involved. As Hagit gets further acquainted with the other members, the vast majority of whom are also of Mizrahi/Sephardi heritage, social divides and ethnic, classist tensions start brewing.
Who directed Children of the Steps?
Children of the Steps was directed by Igal Peeri.
Who stars in Children of the Steps?
The principal cast of Children of the Steps includes Hagit Bracha, Machlouf Elbaz, Ofer Gabai, Adi Goren, Ossi Hillel.
When was Children of the Steps released and how long is it?
Children of the Steps was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Children of the Steps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children of the Steps was composed by Alex Cagan.