Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy (2026)

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Shimon Holy, a brilliant, one of a kind guitar hero from Haifa, was once a major promise in the city's music and cultural scene of the 1970s. One night in 1980, he meets the world's greatest guitarist for a spellbinding jam session that changes his life. Then he disappears. What remains is a local legend and a rare recording that suggests it all really happened.

Director: Eitan Sarid
Genre: Belgesel, Müzik
Runtime: 60 min
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Original Language: he
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy about?
Shimon Holy, a brilliant, one of a kind guitar hero from Haifa, was once a major promise in the city's music and cultural scene of the 1970s. One night in 1980, he meets the world's greatest guitarist for a spellbinding jam session that changes his life. Then he disappears. What remains is a local legend and a rare recording that suggests it all really happened.
Who directed Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy?
Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy was directed by Eitan Sarid.
How long is Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy?
Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy?
Searching for Haifa – The Story of Shimon Holy is a Belgesel, Müzik film.