Shemi Zarhin

Shemi Zarhin
שמי זרחין
Born (1961-08-09) 9 August 1961
EducationTel Aviv University
Occupations
  • Director
  • Writer
SpouseEinat Glaser-Zarhin

Shimon "Shemi" Zarhin (Hebrew: שמעון "שמי" זרחין; born 9 August 1961) is an Israeli novelist and film director.

Early life and education

He was born in Tiberias and studied film at Tel Aviv University.[1]

His brother is the actor Lior Zohar.[2]

Career

His movies include titles such as Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2003),[3] Aviva My Love (2006), and The World is Funny (2012). His first novel Some Day was a bestseller in Israel and has been translated into English by Yardenne Greenspan.[4]

In March 2020 Helicon Music released the soundtrack for Aviva My Love[5]

In 2025, his 1995 film, Lilsada (Passover Fever) was adapted into a play at Haifa Theater.[6][7]

Filmography

Film

Awards

  • Kugel Prize for literature, awarded by the Municipality of Holon (2013)

References

  1. ^ Shtendel, Niv (12.07.12). "אגדה טבריינית". bac.org.il. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "ליאור זוהר". ishim.co.il.
  3. ^ The film's theme music was released on the album "Themes", by its composer Jonathan Bar Giora
  4. ^ Bio
  5. ^ Bar Giora, Jonathan. "Aviv My Love Soundtrack". Apple Music.
  6. ^ (25 December 2025). לא גדלתי עם שאיפה להיות שחקן. אני הכי ערס מפתח תקווה Mako. Retrieved on 6 January 2026.
  7. ^ Levine, Ricky (21 December 2026).A cultural show of strength in Haifa • Haifa Theater launches a new season with the best stage stars in Israel Haipo. Retrieved on 6 January 2026.
  8. ^ Shen, Ted (26 October 1995). Passover Fever Chicago Reader. Retrieved on 7 January 2026.
  9. ^ Friedman, Dan (4 June 2025). In a time of darkness and trauma in Israel, a profound new film offers a dose of ‘Bliss’ The Forward. Retrieved on 7 January 2026.