Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi (1999)

Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi (1999) poster

This film is a bit of a "documentary within a documentary" as Mr. Mograbi is hired by a producer to do a film on Israel's 50th anniversary celebration. After one check is cut and filming begins, high unemployment figures come out in the press. The producer feels he should take some money and build a factory to provide employment - but all he and Mograbi know is films, so he cuts a second check for Mograbi to do a film on injustices which might highlight the need for reforms.

Director: Avi Mograbi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Country: Israel, France
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi about?
This film is a bit of a "documentary within a documentary" as Mr. Mograbi is hired by a producer to do a film on Israel's 50th anniversary celebration. After one check is cut and filming begins, high unemployment figures come out in the press. The producer feels he should take some money and build a factory to provide employment - but all he and Mograbi know is films, so he cuts a second check for Mograbi to do a film on injustices which might highlight the need for reforms.
Who directed Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi was directed by Avi Mograbi.
Who stars in Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi stars Ido Berger, Gidi Dar, Shahar Degal.
How long is Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi is a Documentary film.
Where was Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi produced?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Mograbi was produced in Israel, France.