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Rising Star
Rising Star
Actors: Reuven Dayan, Ofra Haza, Avner Dan, Menahem Einai, Sally Uri
Director: George Ovadia
Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama
NR     2005     1hr 26min

A musical about a blind orphan rescued from the streets by a benevolent street gang, Rising Star is brilliantly illuminated by Ofra Haza in the role of a lifetime. The film is captivating viewing for the entire family.

     
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Actors: Reuven Dayan, Ofra Haza, Avner Dan, Menahem Einai, Sally Uri
Director: George Ovadia
Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama
Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama
Studio: Sisu Home Ent.
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen - Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 12/20/2005
Original Release Date: 01/01/2005
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2005
Release Year: 2005
Run Time: 1hr 26min
Screens: Color,Full Screen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 1
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: Hebrew
Subtitles: English
 

Movie Reviews

Friends And Fame Israeli Style ~ Showcasing The Legendary Of
Brian E. Erland | Brea, CA - USA | 06/12/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Note: Hebrew with English subtitles.

The '79 Israeli film 'Na'arat haparvarim' (meaning; West Side Girl) has now been released on a region 1 DVD under the revised title 'Rising Star' more in keeping with the theme and intent of the film to showcase the Yemenite folksinger turned pop diva, the late Ofra Haza.

Synopsis: Vered (Ofra Haza) is a beautiful blind girl wandering the streets of Tel-Aviv selling candy, gum and cigarettes. Three good hearted young men, Avi, Sussita and Chocho, take pity on her and take Vered to their apartment for dinner. The company of three friends soon become a company of four as Avi and Vered fall in love. With the help and self sacrifice of her new friends Vered's sight is restored after an expensive operation and her amazing singing talent takes her to the top of music charts. Will she forget her old friends or will she embrace her new fame and fortune and forget about them?

'Rising Star' is by no means a good movie. Production values are low, the plot contrived, the dialogue stiff, the acting mediocre and the discoesque soundtrack badly outdated. But you know what, none of that matters. This film is all about Ofra Haza and if you are a fan you'll love it. Ths is the Ofra Haza we all want to remember forever; young, vibrant, glistening eyes and a smile to accelerate any male heart still beating. Seeing that slight figure and angelic face is an absolute treat that transcends the limitations of the film. Add to that the fact that she sings six songs , that alone is worth the price of the DVD."