Kugel

Directed by Erez Kav-El
Narrative Series | Israel | 2024 | Hebrew
Episode 1: 45 min
Episode 2: 45 min

PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE
Years before Akiva Shtisel and Libi (Hadas Naron, Fill the Void) crossed paths, KUGEL takes us to Antwerp, Belgium, where Nuchem (Sasson Gabay, The Band’s Visit), a charming yet rule-bending jewelry dealer, juggles ambition, love, and family drama. As his marriage crumbles, his daughter, Libi, dreams of becoming a writer — until a chance encounter on an Antwerp tram changes everything. Told with the humor and heart that made Shtisel a global sensation, KUGEL explores love, ambition, and the delicate balance between tradition and individuality. From the creators of Shtisel, this is a deliciously complex story you won’t want to miss!

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Director’s Bio

Erez Kav-El is a screenwriter and television and film creator and graduate of the Film and Television School at Tel Aviv University. He is responsible for several highly acclaimed films and series, such as Allenby St. (2012), Five Hours from Paris (2009), and others. In 2020, the series The Chef premiered on yes TV, which he wrote and was his directional debut.  It even earned a highly successful second season. Erez also directed the first season of Kugel (2024), the spin-off series of Shtisel (2013-2021), which has received widespread acclaim.