Acclaimed Israeli Director Yanco Goldwasser Dies at 73

Yakov "Yanco" Goldwasser, a prominent Israeli film and television director and screenwriter, has passed away at the age of 73. Born in 1950, Goldwasser was a significant creative force in Israeli culture for over four decades, responsible for numerous films and series.

His directorial debut was the 1982 film "Mitachat La'af" (Under the Nose), co-written with Haim Marin and starring Uri Gavriel and Moshe Ivgy. This film later achieved cult status. Goldwasser also directed other notable films, including "Aba Ganuv" (Stolen Property) starring Yehuda Barkhan, "Me'ever La'Yam" (Across the Sea), "Max and Maurice," and "Ein Lo Elohim" (She Has No God).

In television, Goldwasser directed the successful series "Me'orav Yerushalmi" (Jerusalem Mixed Grill) and the initial episodes of the acclaimed series "Letzapot Et Ha'shamayim" (Catching the Sky). His final film, the personal and moving "Srochim" (Shoelaces), was released in 2018 and featured Dov Glickman and Nevo Kamchi.

Beyond directing, Goldwasser was also involved in writing, editing, and producing. He also taught directing at several film and art institutions in Israel. His work, particularly films like "Mitachat La'af," became integral parts of Israeli cinematic heritage.