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Ephraim Kishon (1924-2005)

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Birthplace:
Budapest, Hungary

Born:
August 23, 1924

Died:
January 29, 2005

Biography from TheMovieDB

Ephraim Kishon was a Hungarian-born Israeli author, playwright, and film director, renowned for his satirical works that humorously depicted Israeli society. Born as Ferenc Hoffmann in Budapest, he survived the Holocaust by escaping from a Nazi labor camp. After World War II, he immigrated to Israel in 1949, where he adopted the name Ephraim Kishon. Kishon became one of Israel's most celebrated writers, publishing numerous satirical columns, books, and plays. His notable works include the film Sallah Shabati (1964), which won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award, and The Policeman (1971), which also received international acclaim. Kishon's sharp wit and keen observations made him a beloved figure in Israeli culture. He passed away in Appenzell, Switzerland, at the age of 80.

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Film Production

Director:
1964  Sallah
1967  Ervinka
1969  The Big Dig
1969  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1971  The Policeman
1978  The Fox in the Chicken Coop
1983  Der Trauschein
1986  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht

Producer:
1964  Sallah
1967  Ervinka
1969  The Big Dig
1969  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1971  The Policeman
1978  The Fox in the Chicken Coop
1983  Der Trauschein
1986  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht

Screenplay:
1964  Sallah
1967  Ervinka
1969  The Big Dig
1969  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1971  The Policeman
1978  The Fox in the Chicken Coop
1983  Der Trauschein
1986  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht

Theatre Play:
1964  Sallah
1967  Ervinka
1969  The Big Dig
1969  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1971  The Policeman
1978  The Fox in the Chicken Coop
1983  Der Trauschein
1986  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1996  Oh, oh Juliet

Writer:
1964  Sallah
1967  Ervinka
1969  The Big Dig
1969  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1971  The Policeman
1973  The Going Up of David Lev
1978  The Fox in the Chicken Coop
1983  Der Trauschein
1986  Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht
1996  Oh, oh Juliet
2008  Marriage Agreement

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