Cup Final

Gmar Gavi'a

Israel

1991

105 Min

Color

1.66:1

English, Hebrew, Arabic

Currently 2.7/5 Stars.
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CAST Moshe Ivgy, Mohammed Bakri, Salim Dau, Bassam Zo'amat, Yussuf Abu-Warda, Suhel Haddad, Gassan Abbas, Sharon Alexander, Johnny Arbid, Sami Samir, Meir Suissa, Gadi Poor, Victor Kamar, Rada Ibrahim, Roberto Pollak, Shai Avivi, David Sabar, Ofer Zohar, Doron Linnik, Uri Klauzner, Doron Tsabari, Sharon Goresh, Faraz Hanina, Hani, Moshe Bacher

A young Israeli soldier, Cohen, is kidnapped by a group of Palestinian fighters who hold him as an hostage during the conflict. The 1982 FIFA World Cup happens to be on during the invasion, and their mutual love of soccer (and support for the Italian team), helps break down the barriers of nationalism and the historical baggage that the two bring. A kind of alliance is forged between the two men. Their relationship heads for a tragic ending as the Italian team, along with the goal scoring Paolo Rossi, make their march toward winning the World Cup. —wikipedia

Director

Eran Riklis

Eran Riklis is one of Israel’s leading film makers. His films nclude The Syrian Bride (2004), winner of 18 international awards, released world wide, Cup Final (1992, presented in Venice and Berlin and in numerous other festivals), Zohar (1993, the biggest Israeli box-office success of the ‘90s),Temptation (2002, based on an Israeli bestseller), the nostalgic, rock & roll film Vulcan Junction (2000) and his first film On a Clear Day You Can See Damascus (1984). Riklis directed and produced many TV films, major series and documentaries, including Room Service, The Truck, Cause of Death: Murder, Me and My Family, Lucky, Lethal Money, The Poetics of the Masses, Borders and more. He also produced films such as Three Mothers, Burning Mooki, Until Tomorrow Comes and more. Born in Jerusalem, raised in the USA, Canada and Brazil, Riklis graduated from The National Film School, Beaconsfield, England in 1982. Married to Dina (a filmmaker too), father of Tammy (a committed journalist) and… read more