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Akka Fish Originals
For years, Sammy, a veteran fisherman from Acre, has struggled to support his family. When he is about to give up hope, a talking fish appears, offering him an opportunity he cannot refuse.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa Film Festival, Israel, 2020.
Director: Ran Steiner
Producer: Orphee Senouf-Pilpoul, Maya Naor
Production Company: Kino-Alhambra
Cinematographer: Michael Morozov, Amnon Haas
Editor: Nadav Direktor
Soundtrack Editor: Michael Emet
Original Soundtrack: Sababa 5
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Galil Film Fund
Musicians: Amir Sadot, Ilan Smilan
Colourist / Online Editor: Ran Steiner
Visual Effects: Ran Steiner
Cast: Fahed Dahdal, Samer Bisharat, Imad Mar’i, Mary Abu
Script: Ran Steiner
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: דגי עכו המקוריים
Category: Borders and Periphery / Environment / Identity / Israeli-Palestinian Conflict / Minorities
Tag Words: Acre Financial Struggle fishing livelihood Talking Fish Wish
For years, Sammy, a veteran fisherman from Acre, has struggled to support his family. When he is about to give up hope, a talking fish appears, offering him an opportunity he cannot refuse.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa Film Festival, Israel, 2020.
Director: Ran Steiner
Producer: Orphee Senouf-Pilpoul, Maya Naor
Production Company: Kino-Alhambra
Cinematographer: Michael Morozov, Amnon Haas
Editor: Nadav Direktor
Soundtrack Editor: Michael Emet
Original Soundtrack: Sababa 5
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Galil Film Fund
Musicians: Amir Sadot, Ilan Smilan
Colourist / Online Editor: Ran Steiner
Visual Effects: Ran Steiner
Cast: Fahed Dahdal, Samer Bisharat, Imad Mar’i, Mary Abu
Script: Ran Steiner
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: דגי עכו המקוריים
Category: Borders and Periphery / Environment / Identity / Israeli-Palestinian Conflict / Minorities
Tag Words: Acre Financial Struggle fishing livelihood Talking Fish Wish
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