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Israeli Comedians Eli Yatzpan and Shahar Hasson Star Together in New Film Inspired by Classic Comedy

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First reported by N12 · Aug 2, 2026

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Israeli comedians Eli Yatzpan and Shahar Hasson star together for the first time in "Hill 338," a new film inspired by the classic "Givat Halfon Doesn’t Answer." The movie premieres this Thursday and features Yatzpan’s daughter, Noa, in a key role. The film offers a fresh story reflecting current military events, distinct from the original.

01Eli Yatzpan and Shahar Hasson star together for the first time in the film "Hill 338."
02The movie is inspired by but distinct from the classic "Givat Halfon Doesn’t Answer."
03Yatzpan’s daughter Noa acts in the film, marking her debut.
04Yatzpan praised his daughter’s performance and hopes she finds better work.
05Hasson called Yatzpan an amazing and talented comedian.
06The film addresses contemporary military themes with new characters.

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