HERO ON THE ROOF

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Two wounded war veterans invent a heroic tale and are swept away on a journey of honor and glory, but soon, the guilt sets in.

Tagania and Furer, two wounded war veterans, invent a fictional tale of heroism and become national icons. Driven by mixed emotions, they are swept into a whirlwind of honor and glory, leading them to the peak of Israeli recognition: lighting a torch at the Independence Day ceremony. Standing before the flame, they reach their final reckoning: light the torch, or ignite the truth?

Crew
Director: Dovi Rozenberg
Producer: Yisrael Keller
Screenwriter: Dovi Rozenberg
Cinematographer: Eliyahu Schuz
Editor: Nahar Cohen
Cast
Yaniv Zanava Elad Shenkar Nehoray David Itzik Ozeri Shilo Shenhav
Additional Crew
Original Music: Elitzur Vardi
Screenings & Prizes

Best Live Action Film, Maaleh Graduation Ceremony 2026

2026 Drama
21
Subtitles in
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Army Service, War & Remembrance, Comedy, Social & Political Issues, friendship