Life According To Agfa
1992 · 100 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama
The film takes place in Tel Aviv, much of it in a fictitious local pub called Barbie, a satirical nickname for a famous Israeli mental health institution. The pub's name hints at the characters and the events which occur in the pub and which befall its owner (Daliah), the employees and customers. The plot unfolds with a streak of violence which takes a surprising turn.
Directed by Assi Dayan · Written by Assi Dayan
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Gila Almagor Daliah -
Shuli Rand Benny -
Irit Frank Liora -
Ezra Kafri Eli -
Sharon Alexander Nimi -
Avital Dicker Ricky -
Smadar Kilchinsky Daniela - A Akram Tillawi Samir
- T Tsipor Aizen Nava
- D Danny Litani Czerniak
- T Tali Minkov Yarden
- B Barak Negbi Sammy
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