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Comedy

OPERATION GRANDMA

מבצע סבתא

  • Thu, May 14
    JW3 Cinema
    May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
    JW3 Cinema, London
    In honour of the late Rami Heuberger (1963–2025), Operation Grandma is a cult Israeli satirical comedy about three brothers hilariously planning their grandmother’s kibbutz funeral with military precision amid chaos, showcasing Heuberger’s iconic performance as Lt. Col. Alon “Krembo” Sagiv.

About the film

Operation Grandma (Mivtza Savta) is a beloved 1999 Israeli satirical comedy directed by Dror Shaul that has achieved cult status for its quirky humour and unforgettable lines. The story follows three very different brothers — Alon, a no-nonsense Israeli Army officer; Benni, an inventive electrician; and Idan, a gentle tour guide — as they race against time to bury their adored grandmother in her kibbutz cemetery. When Alon must also launch a secret operation the same day, he treats the funeral like a military mission, leading to a cascade of bureaucratic obstacles, mishaps, and absurd situations. 
This tribute is especially poignant in honour of the late Rami Heuberger (1963–2025), whose charismatic performance as Lt. Col. Alon “Krembo” Sagiv helped cement the film in Israeli pop culture. Heuberger, a prolific actor and comedian with an extensive career on stage, screen and television, passed away after a battle with cancer this year, and his role in Operation Grandma remains one of his most memorable contributions to cinema.

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CAST AND CREW

year‭: ‬2000‭ ‬duration‭:‬‭ ‬51‭ ‬MIN‭ ‬language‭:‬‭ ‬HEBREW‭ ,‬WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES‭ ‬director‭:‬ DROR SHAUL‭ ‬writer‭:‬‭ ‬DROR SHAUL‭ ‬producers: ‬‭ ‬ANAT BIKEL URI SABAG‭  ‬cast‭:‬‭ ‬RAMI HEUBERGER‭, ‬AMI SMOLARTCHIK‭, ‬TZACH SPITZEN

MEET THE lead actor

Rami Heuberger was one of Israel’s most cherished actors and performers, whose career spanned theatre, television and film. He was adored for his comedic and dramatic range — from the satirical sketch show Ha‑Hamishia Ha‑Kamerit to his iconic role as Krembo in the cult comedy Operation Grandma. Heuberger also appeared in international films like Schindler’s List and Golda. He died at age 61 after a battle with cancer, leaving a rich artistic legacy.

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