Nikmato Shel Itzik Finkelstein

"Israel's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1993"

Jan 1 1993 N/A 1h 23m
Comedy, Fantasy

In this surreal comedy, a ghost monk convinces Itzik, a keychain importer living with his mother, to take revenge on those who are responsible for his pathetic situation. Surprisingly, the collaboration with the monk improves Itzic's life.

Plot

Itzik Finkelstein is a nobody. He knows there is no reason for his loser life and decides to take revenge on the people who got him where he is. Aided by a devilish monk he sets out to take out his loved ones, his friends and other life-destroyers who are to blame. Itzik Finkelstein is doing what everybody always wants - absolute payback for their dead life.This flawless comedy is sarcastic, touching, thought-provoking and very funny. Moshe Ivgi shows exactly why he rules the Israeli cinema for the last twenty years. Everybody else is just perfect. This one is a must.

Written by

Esteban Gottfried, Enrique Rottenberg, Ricardo Talesnik

Directed by

Enrique Rottenberg

Cast

Moshe Ivgy, Esteban Gottfried, Dvora Kedar

Crew

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Production Countries

Israel

Languages

Awards

7 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
48
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA