Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story

The story

In his short stories, Israeli writer Etgar Keret mixes fantasy and reality. His own life story also comes across as a modern fairy tale. In this hybrid documentary, the filmmakers investigate why storytelling is essential for Keret's survival.

Cast & crew

Etgar KeretHimself

Adi Arnon

Adi ArnonLa Vache Qui Rit Band member

Steef CuijpersGerman Publisher

Alon DahanFatso

Nadav Eder

Nadav EderThe Guy

Morly Frishman

Morly FrishmanAirport Security Guy

Annelies Gesquierre

Annelies GesquierreAirport Security Girl

Merav Geva

Merav GevaPolice Officer

Vera Gorenstein

Vera GorensteinLa Vache Qui Rit Band member

Stephane Kaas

Stephane KaasHimself

Rutger Lemm

Rutger LemmHimself

Asaf Levinbook

Asaf LevinbookLa Vache Qui Rit Band