Although he spent most of his life fighting ethnic discrimination, Yosef Shiloach is best remembered by the public for his comedic roles in Bourekas films. Yet behind the clownish image that clung to him was a deep, complex, and courageous artist who sought to change Israeli reality. He met with Yasser Arafat in his office and fought for peace—actions that ultimately forced him to leave the country. Shiloach was also a prolific writer—of songs, poems, screenplays, and more. Through his writings and rare, personal footage filmed by his daughter, we gain insight into the inner world of a man who began supporting his family at age nine and became one of Israel’s greatest actors.
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Kobi Farag Director · Morris Ben-Mayor Director Omer Shiloach Director
First release July 21, 2025 · Produced in Israel · Languages French, Hebrew
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Channel 8 Hot
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Rabinovich Film Fund Cinema Project
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The New Fund for Cinema and TV
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Yes Docu
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United King Films
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Israel
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Original title
בעל החלומות
Original language
Hebrew
Spoken on screen
French · Hebrew
Release dates
Israel · July 21, 2025
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