A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Written by:
Daniel Sivan
Directed by:
Daniel Sivan
Release Date:
April 29, 2021
Original Title:
Dirty Tricks
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Yes Studios
Production Countries:
Israel
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 100
At the elite level, bridge - the world's most popular card game - has become a million-dollar cut-throat business. When the best competitive player is accused of cheating, the ensuing scandal confounds experts, criminal science, celebrities and basic belief in this hilarious true-crime thriller.
Bridge is the most popular card game in history, enjoyed by millions of senior citizens all around the world. It is also a world of cutthroat competition, with elite players sponsored by billionaires who go toe-to-toe in ruthless high stakes tournaments. One of the world's best players is Lotan Fisher, who by the age of 26 became "The Michael Jordan of Bridge". He was unstoppable, until his archnemesis, Boye Brogeland accused him of cheating, throughout his whole career. Lotan vehemently denies the accusation, which quickly spirals in a massive controversy threatening to bring down the entire competitive Bridge world. With millions of dollars and their lucrative careers at stake, the truth behind one of the world's most bizarre blood feuds will be revealed in a true-crime comedy documentary.
Animation:
Arik Weiss
Ofir Yeger
Director:
Daniel Sivan
Director of Photography:
Avner Shahaf
Editor:
Daniel Sivan
Doron Djerassi
Jesse Overman
Executive Producer:
Danna Stern
Guy Lavie
Producer:
Daniel Sivan
Sound:
Yossi Appelbaum
Supervising Editor:
James Haygood
Writer:
Daniel Sivan
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