Israel / Mar 19, 1999
Based on three stories by Anton Chekhov
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The last play directed by Hanoch Levin. The plot follows three grieving characters: The Old Man, The Mother, and The Mule Driver, as they look for remedy from passers-by and confront the realities of death and the loss of their loved ones. Set in a small, desolate village, the play explores their struggles to find meaning in life amid sorrow; a poignant tale on mortality and the human condition.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Gabi Amrani | Pumpkin-shaped drunk |
| Shimon Mimran | Zucchini-shaped drunk |
| Dror Keren | Happy cherub |
| Alon Noyman | Funny cherub |
| Dana Blei | Sad cherub |
| Simon Krichli | Old Man's cabin |
| Yossi Rachmani | The horse |
| Roman Krichli | The Medic's cabin |
| Shai Feinberg | The Tree man |
| Keren Hadar | Singer |
| Limor Oved | Singer |
| Yael Tzvi | Singer |
Genres
DramaFantasy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | אשכבה |
| Original language | HE |
| Production countries | Israel |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 19 marzo 1999 |
| Writer | Hanoch Levin, Anton Chekhov |
| Assistant directors | Hanoch Levin |
| Music | Yossi Ben Nun |
| Sound | Yossi Ben Nun |
| Costume design | Rakefet Levy |
| Makeup | Rakefet Levy |
| Hairstyling | Rakefet Levy |
Release dates
Premiere
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