Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story

Year: 2017
Country: Netherlands, France, Israel, USA
Director: Stephane Kaas
Genre: documentary
Runtime: 67 min.
Age: 18+
In his short stories, Israeli writer Etgar Keret mixes fantasy and reality. His own life story also comes across as a modern fairy tale. In this hybrid documentary, the filmmakers investigate why storytelling is essential for Keret's survival.

Awards & Festivals:

International Emmy Award – Emmy Arts Programming
Warsaw Jewish Film Festival – David Camera Award (Best Documentary Feature)
Master of Art Film Festival – Best Feature-Length Documentary Debut, Best Documentary in Literature
Prix Italia – Best Arts or Performing Arts Documentary
!f Istanbul International Independent Film Festival – participation