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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Shuli Rand Moishe -
Elon Gold Meshulam -
Malky Goldman Sarah Leah -
Tal Friedman Bumchik -
Tzufit Grant Fruma -
Iris Bahr Tziporah -
Eli Gorenstein
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