Metzitzim


Metzitzim is a 1972 Israeli comedy film that has become a cult film. It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
The film was directed by Uri Zohar, who was the co-writer for the screenplay, and starred Arik Einstein and Zohar himself. The cinematographer was Adam Greenberg.

Cast

  • Arik Einstein - Eli
  • Uri Zohar - Gutte
  • Sima Eliyahu - Mili
  • - Dina
  • Tzvi Shissel - Davidke
  • Mordecai Ben-Ze'ev - Altman Sr.
  • Moti Mizrahi - Altman Jr.
  • Motti Levi - Avi
  • Mordechai Arnon - Cab driver
  • Margalit Ankory - Ruthie
  • Zvia Doron - Fainting woman
  • Eddie Cogan - Singer
  • Aharonchik - Lifeguard
  • Esther Zewko - Secretary
  • Tova Farber - Street girl

    Aftermath

In 2014, on season two of the show Orly and Guy Come Back With an Answer, suspicions were raised that during the production of the movie there had been abuses and sexual harassment against actresses.
In 2000 Rami Meiri drew a series of graffiti as a tribute to the film, but in 2020 they were removed by city authorities following the protests of feminist activists.