The Wedding Entertainer (or the Tale of Moishe Badhan)

The Wedding Entertainer (or the Tale of Moishe Badhan)

2026 · 111 min · Comedy, Drama

Jerusalem's greatest badchan (Hasidic wedding comedian), wrecked his career because of liquor and a big mouth, gets a second chance as the sidekick of the famous American Badchan Meshulam. At the wedding, everything spins out of control.

Directed by Gidi Dar · Written by Shuli Rand

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