Shtisel and Unorthodox star Shira Haas in new Israeli drama Esau
Modern spin on the Biblical story of sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau and has been adapted from Israeli author Meir Shalev’s novel of the same name.
Unorthodox actress Shira Haas stars alongside Harvey Keitel and Lior Ashkenazi in a new Israeli drama.
Esau is a modern spin on the Biblical story of sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau and has been adapted from Israeli author Meir Shalev’s novel of the same name.
Ashkenazi, known for his roles in the Israeli indie hit Foxtrot and alongside Richard Gere in Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer, stars as the protagonist, a writer who returns home to Israel to help care for his ailing father, played by Keitel.
His brother, played by Away actor Mark Ivanir, has married the woman they both loved and taken over the family’s bakery business.
Haas, who broke out in the Israeli series Shtisel, plays the brothers’ love interest in the film, which is directed and co-written by Russian film-maker Pavel Lungin.
The film will be released on digital platforms and VOD on 1 December.
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
