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The Road to "Hole in the Moon" | Slil - Online Journal for History, Film and Television

The Road to "Hole in the Moon"

In the history of Israeli Cinema, few films can be defined as revolutionary. A Hole in the Moon (Hor B'Levana, dir. Uri Zohar, Israel 1965) is certainly one of them. The film is considered one of the most influential and important works in the history of Israeli Cinema.

The article closely examines the Amos Kenan's original scripts focusing on their development from the initial drafts onwards, revealing the original idea of a story of two new immigrants who decide to document their experiences in film. Originally envisioned as a realistic film, the script's evolving versions tell the story of the film's transformation into a surrealistic and experimental work. A film that eventually criticizes the desired "official" cinematic narrative and the state's control over the film industry.

The article also acknowledges Amos Kenan's seminal and substantial role in the creation of "Hole in the Moon".