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Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi

Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi

Original Title: Yom Huledet Same'ach Mar Mograbi

19991h 17m
Documentary

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1999

Runtime

1h 17m

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Storyline

This film is a bit of a "documentary within a documentary" as Mr. Mograbi is hired by a producer to do a film on Israel's 50th anniversary celebration. After one check is cut and filming begins, high unemployment figures come out in the press. The producer feels he should take some money and build a factory to provide employment - but all he and Mograbi know is films, so he cuts a second check for Mograbi to do a film on injustices which might highlight the need for reforms.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 17m
Jan 2, 1999
Languages
Hebrew
Director
Avi Mograbi
Avi Mograbi
Production Countries
IsraelFrance

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Ido Berger

Gidi Dar

Shahar Degal

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