Ephraim Kishon
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- August 23, 1924
- Place of birth
- Budapest, Hungary
- Died
- January 29, 2005
Biography
Ephraim Kishon was a Hungarian-born Israeli author, playwright, and film director, renowned for his satirical works that humorously depicted Israeli society. Born as Ferenc Hoffmann in Budapest, he survived the Holocaust by escaping from a Nazi labor camp. After World War II, he immigrated to Israel in 1949, where he adopted the name Ephraim Kishon. Kishon became one of Israel's most celebrated writers, publishing numerous satirical columns, books, and plays. His notable works include the film Sallah Shabati (1964), which won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award, and The Policeman (1971), which also received international acclaim. Kishon's sharp wit and keen observations made him a beloved figure in Israeli culture. He passed away in Appenzell, Switzerland, at the age of 80.
Movies with Ephraim Kishon
- The Big Dig 1969 · ★ 7.0
- Ervinka 1967 · ★ 6.8
Movies directed by Ephraim Kishon
- Sallah 1964 · ★ 6.8
- The Big Dig 1969 · ★ 7.0
- The Policeman 1971 · ★ 6.9
- Ervinka 1967 · ★ 6.8
- The Fox in the Chicken Coop 1978 · ★ 7.3
- Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht 1986 · ★ 10.0
- Der Trauschein 1983 · ★ 9.0
- Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht 1969