A musical documentary tells the story of the rise and fall of the Israeli King of musicals, legendary producer and impresario Giora Godik. The tragic story of the man who touched the dream and crashed, is also the story of an unforgettable era and the tale of the local version of the musical genre.
Godik, one of the prominent symbols of Israel’s happy 60s, endeavored, in his way, to bring the American dream to Tel Aviv. However, the dream was shattered when Godik skyrocketed to the top and plummeted to the lowest depths.
Godik fled unexpectedly to Germany on the eve of his last premiere. Utterly destitute, he sold hotdogs for a living at the central railway station in Frankfurt. He believed he would soon resume his position as King of musicals. But Godik stayed far away from the theater, never to return.
The film glimpses the gap between glittering lights and a life in the shadows. It brings back to life the story of a man who believed life was a musical.
(Hebrew, with English subtitles, 60 min.)
Written, directed & co-produced by Ari Davidovich
Producers: Amir Harel, Ayelet Kait
Editor: Taly Goldenberg
Director of Photography: Nili Aslan
Soundtrack Designer: Aviv Aldema
Research: Ronit Bar Ilan, Meital Zvieli
Produced with the help of:
The Second Authority for TV & Radio, Maker Foundation
