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Sallah

1964 · 110 min Comedy Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Sallah Shabati, the patriarch of a big family recently arrived to Israel from Yemen, tries to make money and get better housing, in a country that can barely provide for its own and is in the midst of absorbing hundreds of thousands of Jewish refugees from Arab countries.

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Original Title סאלח שבתי
Year 1964
Country Israel
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Ephraim Kishon
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (13 votes)

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The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Ephraim Kishon

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

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