April Fool
אחד באפריל
Synopsis
A modern-day children’s fairy tale that is also a parody of prank films which, in 1980s Israel, were a highly popular film genre. In the magical land of Bubble Gum where all children’s dreams are made, live two princesses: the kind-hearted Tzipi (Tsippi Shavit) and her wicked sister, Pitzi (Seffy Rivlin). Every year on 1 April (April Fools’ Day), the princesses’ birthday, the two hold a prank competition amongst themselves, with the winner getting to rule the land of Bubble Gum for one year. Rounding off Shavit and Rivlin’s adventure and prank fest is a talking robot and a group of children including one Natasha Braunstein – who will go on to become US actor Natasha Lyonne of Orange is the New Black and Russian Doll fame.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menahem Zilberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Menahem Zilberman
- Original Score
- Yitzhak Klepter
- Original Title
- אחד באפריל
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menahem Zilberman
Menahem Zilberman
Yitzhak Klepter
Amnon Salomon
Zion Avrahamian
Doron Eran, Haim Mecklberg
Department Leadership Roster
Menahem Zilberman
Director
Amnon Salomon
Director of Photography
Menahem Zilberman
Writer
Doron Eran
Producer
Haim Mecklberg
Producer
Zion Avrahamian
Editor
Zmira Hershkovitz
Costume Design
Yitzhak Klepter
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About April Fool
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What is April Fool about?
A modern-day children’s fairy tale that is also a parody of prank films which, in 1980s Israel, were a highly popular film genre. In the magical land of Bubble Gum where all children’s dreams are made, live two princesses: the kind-hearted Tzipi (Tsippi Shavit) and her wicked sister, Pitzi (Seffy Rivlin). Every year on 1 April (April Fools’ Day), the princesses’ birthday, the two hold a prank competition amongst themselves, with the winner getting to rule the land of Bubble Gum for one year. Rounding off Shavit and Rivlin’s adventure and prank fest is a talking robot and a group of children including one Natasha Braunstein – who will go on to become US actor Natasha Lyonne of Orange is the New Black and Russian Doll fame.
Who directed April Fool?
April Fool was directed by Menahem Zilberman.
Who stars in April Fool?
The principal cast of April Fool includes Tzipi Shavit, Seffy Rivlin, Naftali Alter, Yigal Shilon, Natasha Lyonne.
When was April Fool released and how long is it?
April Fool was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for April Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for April Fool was composed by Yitzhak Klepter.