Shoshi
Shoshi is a documentary film. directed by Shauly Melamed.
Synopsis
Zalman Shoshi, born in Haifa to Holocaust survivors, grew up in a home marked by violence and trauma. As a teenager, Zalman ran away from home and survived by working as a sex worker. Later, Zalman reinvented himself as Shoshi, Israel's first transgender celebrity, who was both revered and feared. Their path also led to Berlin: a divided city where Holocaust survivors reopened bars, brothels, and peep shows, and where Israeli trans women found both refuge and danger.
Quick Facts
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Planned
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Jürgen Brüning Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoshi about?
Zalman Shoshi, born in Haifa to Holocaust survivors, grew up in a home marked by violence and trauma. As a teenager, Zalman ran away from home and survived by working as a sex worker. Later, Zalman...
Who directed Shoshi?
Shoshi was directed by Shauly Melamed.