במדינת היהודים

11
פרקים
2005

סיפורו של הבידור וההומור הישראלי, כמשקף ומבשר של זרמי העומק בחברה ובתרבות. הסדרה, זוכת פרס האקדמיה לטלוויזיה 2004, מלווה את הכותבים והמבצעים של הטקסטים שהצחיקו, השפיעו ועיצבו את הזהות הישראלית.

בימוי: גבריאל ביבליוביץ', אבידע לבני, מויש גולדברג, סיון ארבל, ענת זלצר. תסריט ועריכה: ענת זלצר, מודי בר-און. צילום: בועז יהונתן יעקב. עריכת וידאו: עמי טיר, איילת גיל,מוריס בן מיור, גבריאל ביבליוביץ'. מפיקים: אריק ברנשטיין ועמי אמיר "מטר פלוס" .

In the Land of the Jews

11
Episods
2005

The story of Israeli entertainment and humor as a reflection and harbinger of the deep undercurrents within society and culture. The series, winner of the 2004 Israeli Television Academy Award, follows the writers and performers of the texts that made us laugh, influenced us, and shaped the Israeli identity.

Direction: Gabriel Bibliowicz, Avida Livny, Moish Goldberg, Sivan Arbel, Anat Zeltzer • Script and Editing: Anat Zeltzer, Modi Bar-On • Cinematography: Boaz Yehonatan Yaacov • Video Editing: Ami Tir, Ayelet Gil, Maurice Ben-Mayor, Gabriel Bibliowicz • Producers: Arik Bernstein and Ami Amir, "Matar Plus"

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1

The Little Tea Left in the Kettle

The story of the early pioneers of Israeli entertainment featuring comedic treasures translated from Yiddish alongside the Yemenite archetype in satirical theaters like HaKoomkoom, HaMatate, and Li-La-Lo.

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עברית

00:48:12

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2

Franz and Musia

The two central creators of entertainment in the 1950s and 60s: Ephraim Kishon and Dan Ben-Amotz. Israel gave them new names, and they in turn invented "Israeliness".

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עברית

00:57:34

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3

It Sounds Better in Yiddish

Comedians Shimon Dzigan and Israel Shumacher continue their Yiddish careers in 1950s Israel. Despite their massive popularity, the cultural establishment remained hostile to their language.

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עברית

00:56:54

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4

The Club Scene

The flourishing of satirical clubs in the late 50s and early 60s, introducing satire against state institutions and a style mixing Palmach culture with Parisian influences.

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עברית

00:54:12

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5

Cantata La Shawarma

The "Hagashash Hachiver" phenomenon, their unique language, and its immense impact on culture, focusing on writers/directors Shaike Ophir, Nissim Aloni, and Yossi Banai.

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עברית

01:01:09

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6

Dizengoff Command Band

Post-Six-Day War euphoria reflected in military bands, while the "Lool" group of Uri Zohar and Arik Einstein offered a television alternative.

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עברית

00:38:41

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7

You, Me and the Previous War

Political satire, once met with anger, becomes prime-time consensus after the Yom Kippur trauma with "Nikui Rosh."

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עברית

01:04:21

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8

Rhapsody for Bourekas

The big bang of popular Israeli cinematic comedies in the 70s and 80s, presenting a reality full of stereotypes.

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עברית

00:52:14

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9

Sex, Lies, War and Money

Against the backdrop of the Lebanon War and economic crisis, entertainers take political sides. "Zeh-u-Zeh" and "Krovim Krovim" are born.

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עברית

01:05:55

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10

Tales of Us All in the Big City

"Zeh-u-Zeh" becomes the national focal point during the Gulf War, Channel 2 begins experimental broadcasts, and stand-up is born in Tel Aviv clubs.

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עברית

00:51:59

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11

Not Yet Ripe and Already Rotten

Commercial Channel 2 rises, and stand-up performers become stars. "The Five Chambers" and "The Comedy Store" represent two contrasting approaches to humor.

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עברית

01:00:54