Gmar Gavi’a
Cup Final movie storyline. A young Israeli soldier, Cohen, is kidnapped by a group of Palestinian fighters who hold him as a hostage during the conflict. The 1982 FIFA World Cup happens to be on during the invasion, and their mutual love of association football, and in particular the Italy national football team, helps break down the barriers of nationalism and the historical baggage that the two bring. A kind of alliance is forged between the two men. Their relationship heads for a tragic ending as the Italian team, along with the goal scoring Paolo Rossi, make their march toward winning the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final.
Cup Final (Hebrew: גמר גביע, Gmar Gavi’a) is a 1991 Israeli film set during the 1982 invasion of Lebanon by Israel and the 1982 FIFA World Cup. The film is directed by Eran Riklis and starring Moshe Ivgy, Mohammad Bakri, Salim Dau, Bassam Zo’amat, Yussuf Abu-Warda, Suhel Haddad, Gassan Abbas, Sharon Alexander, Sami Samir and Meir Suissa.
Cup Final – Gmar Gavi’a (1992)
Directed by: Eran Riklis
Starring: Moshe Ivgy, Mohammad Bakri, Salim Dau, Bassam Zo’amat, Yussuf Abu-Warda, Suhel Haddad, Gassan Abbas, Sharon Alexander, Sami Samir, Meir Suissa
Screenplay by: Eyal Halfon
Cinematography by: Amnon Salomon
Film Editing by: Anat Lubarsky
Costume Design by: Zmira Hershkovitz
Art Direction by: Arie Weiss
Music by: Michael Sharfstein
Distributed by: First Run Features
Release Date: August 12, 1992
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