THE DANI MENKIN COLLECTION

THE DANI MENKIN COLLECTION

Explore the award-winning films of Israeli filmmaker Dani Menkin in this 10-week tribute on IZZY. From acclaimed documentaries like the Israeli Academy Award-winner 39 Pounds of Love, along with On the Map, Aulcie, Picture of His Life, and Dolphin Boy, to unforgettable features such as Je T’aime, I Love You Terminal and Wisdom of the Pretzel, this collection showcases Menkin’s masterful storytelling across generations and genres. Each week, discover a new film blending universal emotions with uniquely Israeli experiences—capturing triumph, loss, resilience, and hope. Available now exclusively on IZZY.

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THE DANI MENKIN COLLECTION
  • On The Map
    Movie + 1 extra

    On The Map

    Movie + 1 extra

    The thrilling true story of how underdog Maccabi Tel Aviv defied all odds to win the 1977 European Championship—uniting a nation and forever changing the face of Israeli sports.
    "On The Map" is the first film to launch on IZZY as part of a 10-week tribute to award-winning Israeli filmmaker Dani M...

  • Little Town

    Movie

    A struggling comedian and his son take an emotional road trip to a small town, searching for closure, laughter, and a fresh start in this heart-warming dramedy.
    Writer, Director: Dani Menkin

  • Aulcie
    Movie + 1 extra

    Aulcie

    Movie + 1 extra

    From the streets of Newark to Israeli basketball stardom, Aulcie Perry’s inspiring journey is one of triumph, love, and redemption—both on and off the court.
    Director: Dani Menkin | Award-Winning Documentary

  • Picture Of His Life
    Movie + 1 extra

    Picture Of His Life

    Movie + 1 extra

    Renowned photographer Amos Nachoum embarks on a breath-taking Arctic quest to capture a polar bear underwater, confronting both nature’s raw power and his own past.

  • Dolphin Boy
    Movie + 1 extra

    Dolphin Boy

    Movie + 1 extra

    A brutal attack leaves Morad locked in silence—until dolphin therapy in the Red Sea sparks an extraordinary journey of healing, resilience, and rediscovery.

  • Wisdom Of The Pretzel

    Movie + 1 extra

    Golan, a 30-year-old drifting through Tel Aviv’s chaos, navigates love, existential crises, and absurdity in this cult-favorite romantic dramedy—equal parts wise, witty, and wonderfully weird.

  • 39 Pounds of Love
    Movie + 1 extra

    39 Pounds of Love

    Movie + 1 extra

    The documentary is about Ami Ankilewitz, an Israeli 3-D animator in his 30s who suffered from a rare form of muscular dystrophy and weighed 39 pounds. The film follows Ankilewitz's trip across the United States in search of the doctor who didn't expect him to live past 28 and addresses his desire...

  • Looks Like Aroesti

    An Israeli high school basketball team defies expectations on their journey to a historic championship, proving that heart and teamwork can overcome any obstacle.
    The is a sports film about at a Tel Aviv high school basketball team's quest for a national championship. One of its players looks lik...

  • Is That You?

    Movie

    A 60-year-old film projectionist embarks on a soul-searching road trip across the U.S. to find his long-lost love, exploring regrets and second chances along the way.
    Story by, Dani Menkin and Rod Barr, Writers: Dani Menkin, Eshkol Nevo, Director: Dani Menkin | Israeli Academy Award-Winning Film
    ...

  • Je T'aime, I Love You Terminal

    Movie

    On his way to propose, Ben meets a stranger on a layover, and what begins as a casual encounter turns into a life-changing moment of fate and love.
    Writer, Director: Dani Menkin | Award-Winning Film