The Revenge of Itzik Finkelstein

The Revenge of Itzik Finkelstein

Israel's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1993

1993 · 83 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

In this surreal comedy, a ghost monk convinces Itzik, a keychain importer living with his mother, to take revenge on those who are responsible for his pathetic situation. Surprisingly, the collaboration with the monk improves Itzic's life.

Directed by Enrique Rottenberg · Written by Enrique Rottenberg

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