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“The Badchan” is a film about a Hasidic wedding entertainer who tries to rebuild his life and support his family. Screenings will take place on November 12–14, 2026, at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.
The Wedding Entertainer | The Wedding Entertainer
A badkhan is an entertainer at Hasidic weddings, the Jewish version of the Shakespearean clown. Moishe was once Jerusalem’s most sought-after badkhan, but his addiction to alcohol sank his career—to the point that he could no longer support his family. When Moishe finally manages to find a match for his marriage-delayed daughter, he cannot raise the […]