The City (2023)
A noir hip hop opera
A rap opera that takes place in the world of film noir - on a stormy night Sarah Bennett arrives at Detective Joe's investigation office. She asks him to find her missing sister. Drunk Joe initially waves her off but something about Sarah touches him and he finally agrees to investigate the case, knowing that nothing good will come of it. Jack, Joe's partner, doesn't like it and feels something is wrong. Joe realizes that behind the whole affair is the city's biggest criminal that no one wants to mess with, and on top of all that, Sarah disappears. Now Joe must solve the problem. All dialogues are rhymed and sung on the beat.
Director: Amit Ulman
Genre: Music, Mystery, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: July 5, 2023
Cast
- Amit Ulman - Joe Halfon
- Moria Akons - Sarah Bennett
- Omer Havron - Jack Halperin
- Alon Neuman - Shlomi McMurphy / Menashe
- Idan Alterman - Barnaby Shimoni
- Itay 'Tuna' Zvolon - Prisoner
- Ravid Plotnik - Corn seller / Joe's double
- Itai Peled - Criminal
- Tal Tirangel - Number 3
- Echo Ariel Morgenstern - Drug dealer
Screenplay
- Amit Ulman
- Omer Mor
- Omer Havron
- Omer Havron (Lyricist)
- Omer Mor (Lyricist)
Editing: Eyal Sibi
Production: Daroma Productions, The Incubator Theater, Tamir Productions, Persona Costumes, Universal Music Israel, Jerusalem Municipality, Ministry of Culture and Sport, The New Fund for Cinema and TV, Mifal HaPais
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Budget: $460,739
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Amit Ulman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The City about?
- A rap opera that takes place in the world of film noir - on a stormy night Sarah Bennett arrives at Detective Joe's investigation office. She asks him to find her missing sister. Drunk Joe initially waves her off but something about Sarah touches him and he finally agrees to investigate the case, knowing that nothing good will come of it. Jack, Joe's partner, doesn't like it and feels something is wrong. Joe realizes that behind the whole affair is the city's biggest criminal that no one wants to mess with, and on top of all that, Sarah disappears. Now Joe must solve the problem. All dialogues are rhymed and sung on the beat.
- Who directed The City?
- The City was directed by Amit Ulman.
- Who stars in The City?
- The City stars Amit Ulman, Moria Akons, Omer Havron, Alon Neuman, Idan Alterman, Itay 'Tuna' Zvolon.
- How long is The City?
- The City has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The City?
- The City is a Music, Mystery, Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The City?
- The City had a budget of $460,739.
- Where was The City produced?
- The City was produced in Israel.