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Mr. Baum (1997)
Director: Assi Dayan
Cast: Gil Alon, Idan Alterman, Boaz Avni, Adam Baruch
Runtime92 min
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Balding advertising executive Mr. Baum spends more time on a new ad campaign for purple sunglasses than he does with his own family. But suddenly he is forced to reexamine his life after a doctor tells him that he has an 'aggressive' brain tumor and will die in 90 minutes.
Critical Reception & Ratings
While the 1997 film Mr. Baum, directed by Assi Dayan, has not received widespread critical acclaim, it has developed a small following among fans of dark comedies that explore existential themes. The film's unique premise about a man forced to confront his mortality has been praised by some critics, though its tone and pacing have been divisive. Audience reception has been mixed, with the film holding a 6.2 rating on IMDb based on a modest number of user reviews.
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Fans of Israeli cinema and offbeat comedies will enjoy this 1997 film directed by Assi Dayan, which blends dark humor and poignant drama as a harried advertising executive confronts his own mortality after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Gil Alon's lead performance adds depth and nuance to the story's absurdist premise.