Acclaimed Israeli Film Director Yankul Goldwasser Dies at 76
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Renowned Israeli director Yankul Goldwasser, celebrated for films like "Under the Nose" and "Abba Ganuv," has died at 76. His career spanned decades, including cult classics and award-winning dramas, with his final film "Shoelaces" drawing from his personal life.
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- Director Yankul Goldwasser, known for cult films, died at 76.
- His notable works include "Under the Nose" and "Abba Ganuv."
- "Beyond the Sea" won multiple Israeli Ophir Awards.
- His last film, "Shoelaces," was based on his son.
- He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Acclaimed Israeli film and television director Yankul Goldwasser, known for cult classics like "Under the Nose" and "Abba Ganuv," has passed away at the age of 76. Goldwasser, who had been diagnosed with dementia, died on September 24, 2026. His funeral is scheduled for September 25th at the Yarkon Cemetery in Petah Tikva.
Born Yaakov Goldwasser in Tel Aviv to Polish immigrant parents, he began his filmmaking career at 15, creating short films with fellow director Yaki Yosha. His directorial debut, "Under the Nose" (1982), a crime comedy about a group of criminals stealing a safe, became a cult classic and launched the careers of actors Moshe Ivgy and Uri Gabriel. He later directed "Abba Ganuv" (1987), a family comedy-drama that also achieved cult status and spawned sequels he did not direct.
Goldwasser also directed "Beyond the Sea" (1991), a drama about Holocaust survivors in early Israel, which won multiple Ophir Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. His other notable works include the crime comedy "Max and Maurice" (1990s) and the television series "To Catch the Sky" (2000) and "Mixed Jerusalem" (2003), which explored themes of secularism and religion in Israel.
In 2018, at the age of 70, Goldwasser released "Shoelaces," a film inspired by his relationship with his adult son, Uri, who has special needs. The film garnered critical acclaim and was based on Goldwasser's personal experiences.
Goldwasser is survived by his wife, Mira, and his two sons, Uri and Itamar.
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