Life of Poetry – The Story of Avraham Halfi

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Life of Poetry – The Story of Avraham Halfi

A journey through the life and work of Abraham Halfi, the unsung hero of Hebrew culture whose greatest yearning was to shrink “into an unknown point,” as remarked in one of his poems. He was revealed to the public only in his final years, by the popular singer Arik Einstein, who recorded Halfi’s poem “Atur Mitzchech” (Your Forehead is Decorated) – the most beloved Israeli song of all times. The film tells the story of this song and the man who created it.

Festivals and Awards:

The Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2014

Director: Uri Misgav

Producer: Tammy Margalit

Production Company: Kastina Communications

Cinematographer: Oded Kirma

Editor: Shimon Spektor

Original Soundtrack: Avraham Halfi

Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Channel 8

Script: Uri Misgav

Subtitles: English

Film Name in Hebrew: חייו מלאי שיר - סיפורו של אברהם חלפי

A journey through the life and work of Abraham Halfi, the unsung hero of Hebrew culture whose greatest yearning was to shrink “into an unknown point,” as remarked in one of his poems. He was revealed to the public only in his final years, by the popular singer Arik Einstein, who recorded Halfi’s poem “Atur Mitzchech” (Your Forehead is Decorated) – the most beloved Israeli song of all times. The film tells the story of this song and the man who created it.

Festivals and Awards:

The Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2014

 

Director: Uri Misgav

Producer: Tammy Margalit

Production Company: Kastina Communications

Cinematographer: Oded Kirma

Editor: Shimon Spektor

Original Soundtrack: Avraham Halfi

Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Channel 8

Script: Uri Misgav

Subtitles: English

Film Name in Hebrew: חייו מלאי שיר - סיפורו של אברהם חלפי

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