
THE RETURN FROM THE OTHER PLANET
DOCUMENTARY | ISRAEL, GERMANY | 2023
A film by Assaf Lapid
A film by Assaf Lapid
Ka.tzetnik lived a life of secrecy, becoming a myth. Rumors suggested that he writes all night, donning his Auschwitz uniform and that he never leaves his house despite his books selling millions.
The film explores the writer's personal odyssey in coping with his trauma through the unconventional path of LSD.
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Press Kit
World Premiere

Producers Saar Yogev, Naomi Levari, Guy Hodes
Co-Producers Michael Reuter, Harry Flöter, Jörg Siepmann
Cinematographers Talia (Tulik) Galon, Jörg Adams
Editors Nohar Avigail Haseen, Assaf Lapid
Music Moshe Baavour
Animation Supervisor Alon Levi
Designer Yoav Brill
Sound Designer Aviv Aldema
Color Grading Ron Ben Meir
Festivals & Awards
FILMFEST MÜNCHEN - World premiere
WINNER Best Research Award - Jerusalm Film Festival (2023)