Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story
2017, English. Directed by Stephane Kaas.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story is streaming on Chai Flicks in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stephane KaasDirector
- Etgar KeretHimself
- Adi ArnonLa Vache Qui Rit Band member
- Steef CuijpersGerman Publisher
- Alon DahanFatso
- Nadav EderThe Guy
- Morly FrishmanAirport Security Guy
- Annelies GesquierreAirport Security Girl
- Merav GevaPolice Officer
- Vera GorensteinLa Vache Qui Rit Band member
- Stephane KaasHimself
- Rutger LemmHimself
- Asaf LevinbookLa Vache Qui Rit Band
Details
- Released
- 15 June 2017
- Country
- France, Israel, Netherlands, United States of America
- Written by
- Rutger Lemm
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Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story is streaming on Chai Flicks in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story?
Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story (2017) was directed by Stephane Kaas and stars Etgar Keret, Adi Arnon, Steef Cuijpers.