A public screening featuring Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story alongside a selection of short films, offering a dynamic exploration of Israeli literature, storytelling, and visual culture.

In his short stories, Israeli writer Etgar Keret mixes fantasy and reality. His own life story also comes across as a modern fairy tale. In this hybrid documentary, the filmmakers investigate why storytelling is essential for Keret’s survival.

Vered Weiss is Assistant Professor at The Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University, and a core faculty member of the Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel.