The Dreamer (2025)

The Dreamer (2025) poster

Although he spent most of his life fighting ethnic discrimination, Yosef Shiloach is best remembered by the public for his comedic roles in Bourekas films. Yet behind the clownish image that clung to him was a deep, complex, and courageous artist who sought to change Israeli reality. He met with Yasser Arafat in his office and fought for peace—actions that ultimately forced him to leave the country. Shiloach was also a prolific writer—of songs, poems, screenplays, and more. Through his writings and rare, personal footage filmed by his daughter, we gain insight into the inner world of a man who began supporting his family at age nine and became one of Israel’s greatest actors.

Director: Kobi Farag, Morris Ben-Mayor, Omer Shiloach
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Jonathan Bar-Giora
Editing: Morris Ben-Mayor
Production: Channel 8 Hot, Rabinovich Film Fund Cinema Project, The New Fund for Cinema and TV, Yes Docu, United King Films
Country: Israel
Language: Français, עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Kobi Farag, Morris Ben-Mayor, Omer Shiloach
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dreamer about?
Although he spent most of his life fighting ethnic discrimination, Yosef Shiloach is best remembered by the public for his comedic roles in Bourekas films. Yet behind the clownish image that clung to him was a deep, complex, and courageous artist who sought to change Israeli reality. He met with Yasser Arafat in his office and fought for peace—actions that ultimately forced him to leave the country. Shiloach was also a prolific writer—of songs, poems, screenplays, and more. Through his writings and rare, personal footage filmed by his daughter, we gain insight into the inner world of a man who began supporting his family at age nine and became one of Israel’s greatest actors.
Who directed The Dreamer?
The Dreamer was directed by Kobi Farag, Morris Ben-Mayor, Omer Shiloach.
How long is The Dreamer?
The Dreamer has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Dreamer?
The Dreamer is a Documentary film.
Where was The Dreamer produced?
The Dreamer was produced in Israel.