
Amos Guttman's short film follows one evening in the life of a boy who works in a puppet theater. The film, which blends reality with imagination and materialization and hallucination, describes the preparations for the premiere that will take place the day to come, the boy's connections with those around him, his loneliness and his dreams.
Directed by Amos Guttman, Returning Premiers leans on a strong ensemble — Zvika Shmueli, Arnon Zadok — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1976.
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