
Comedy
OPERATION GRANDMA
מבצע סבתא
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.

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.














