In the documentary “The hidden life of shaike Ophir”, The filmmaker ARI Davidovich’ What he discovered the number one in the history of Israel's greatest comedians
The film, That participated in the last Docaviv Festival, Created by Ari Davidovich, Those who have already made two films about past cultural icons: “Waiting for Godik” (2007) The legendary impresario Giora Godik, and”Tirza Atar: Bird room” (2015) The poet, Who died at the age of 36.
Shay K Ophir film, Later in the series to be broadcast on yes Docu, Tells the story of a comedian through the women in his life: His eldest daughter, Athaliah Ophir, New York parted from her father when she was 7; His first wife, Tent Levi G.”To, The film tells a skilled rare recordings of her voice; His second wife Lydia, Who died a year ago; And daughter (Lydia), The actress Karin Ophir.
Davidovich’ A number that worked on the film for three years. “Shaikeh was part of the soundtrack of my childhood, Not just the soundtrack, Even the visual childhood”, He tells. “As a child I was exposed to in his films and I realized that there is great talent. When I decided to go with the film – I was worried about how to tell a story of a man who became an icon? What can I resume? We started quite thorough investigation lasted a year and we started to peel. They say he had a thousand faces, And all those faces were actually masks he wore himself. I wanted to move these masks over his face and see who it was”.
A major theme in the film is the story of his first family, Many who knew.
“Knew he was divorced and had more children (Athaliah and Elad, Who passed away a few years ago – M”about) But did not know these people and their story. Today, When a person wants to succeed Bsoaobizns, He must expose some of his kishkes, But at that time it was not inevitable. Occasionally write things in the gossip columns, But the man would appear in prime time so, One hundred percent rating, Without revealing his own story”.
Of the film collaborated with ease?
“Yes. It was surprising. for example, His eldest daughter Athaliah. I took a film crew and I went to America to film her, Without having met her before, And I was surprised to devote its full. Maybe somewhere is waiting for someone to come and ask to hear the story, To get rid of it.. Lydia and Karin knew of course the story of the first family, but they were not in a meaningful relationship with her over the years.. I believe the film has strengthened the bond between the two families”.
Lydia will not watch the movie.
“Right. She passed away a year ago. Brother of Shaikeh, Simeon Goldstein, Two years ago we interviewed film, He died on the day of the premiere of the movie. Lydia was a woman holding the torch in memory of Shaikeh for 30 Year. She did this zealously, And total devotion. The film is dedicated to her. I'm sad that she will not see the movie because I think she was pleased with him”.
Karin's brother does not appear in the film.
“Alexander, Gigi machine, Did not want to be interviewed. At the end of each screening asking what would. The story behind this simple: Some people prefer not to be at the front of the camera and is such a person. Want to maintain privacy. Of course, I respected it”.
What did you find out about Shaike Ophir Did not Know?
“Shaikeh certain points could not be a good father, Especially the first family. He could not quite accommodate the change, and his first two children were injured this thing, As evidenced by the film Athaliah. I found it hard to see it but I realized however that a combination of circumstances that were greater than. He was not a bad person, But dismantling a family in those days was quite different from today. I'm happy second family was kind of correction for him that he managed to be a great dad and a great husband”.
story: Maya Cohen
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