
Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story
Stephane Kaas
Jury Award, FIFA 2019
A world-renowned Israeli author (born 1967), Etgar Keret is known for his surrealistic novellas that superimpose fantasy and fiction on reality. His writing, considered postmodern, immerses readers in an utterly quirky and absurdly funny world. With ingenuity and humour, this film takes a fantasy-tinged look at Keret’s hilarious universe. Reconstructing some sequences from life, inserting animation sequences, and including interviews with many of his friends, the film, shaped with life and love, takes viewers into the fascinating world of the brilliant author.
A world-renowned Israeli author (born 1967), Etgar Keret is known for his surrealistic novellas that superimpose fantasy and fiction on reality. His writing, considered postmodern, immerses readers in an utterly quirky and absurdly funny world. With ingenuity and humour, this film takes a fantasy-tinged look at Keret’s hilarious universe. Reconstructing some sequences from life, inserting animation sequences, and including interviews with many of his friends, the film, shaped with life and love, takes viewers into the fascinating world of the brilliant author.
Also presented:
37th International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2019)
37th International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2019)
Director | Stephane Kaas |
Script | Stephane Kaas, Rutger Lemm |
Editing | Stephane Kaas, Mieneke Kramer, Ruben Van der Hammen |
Sound | Dennis Kersten, Diego Van Uden |
Cinematography | Diderik Evers |
Music | Orel Tamuz, Peter Vandrie |
Animation | Nina Gantz, Digna Van der Put |
Production

Stephane Kaas
Upcoming.
First major film.