
King Khat
by Uri Marantz
Gabi, a young Israeli scientist became fascinated by the psycho-active influences of the Khat plant. After a thorough study of the Israeli law of illegal substances he was surprised to find that Cathinone – the active substance in Khat- was not listed as an illegal drug. Following this revelation, he decided to try and synthesis the molecule by himself. What began years ago, as a non-harmful local home experiment developed into a full-blown international operation that changed global approach toward drugs in a profound way. His synthetic Cathinone became known as Hagigat, the famous legal drug that conquered the streets of Tel-Aviv. Later, applying the same principals he created more than 30 new psycho-active molecules, and distributed them all around the globe.
Oshri Cohen, Hadar Diamond
Uri Marantz
Haggai Arad, Aharon Peer, Elad Peleg
Daroma Productions
Ronen Menipaz, Oshri Cohen, Markus Duffner
Spamflix, Haven
Ido Berlad
Yoav Harel
Doron Tzabari
Animation Producer
Liran Koren, Doron Suliman
Animation Concept & Animator
Nir Matarasso
Productions Designer, Animation & Background design
Dafna Englander
Composition & Aftereffects
Pan Animation – Ariad Shiknagi & Maor Ishay
Amit Eran & Hadar Kostizky
Nitzan Zifrut
Rona Doron
Michal Bartov
Stav Levy & Noam Vardi
Nil Gibs
Aharon Peer
Uri was born and raised in Beer Sheva, Israel, and later graduated from Tel Aviv University. Known for his work as a television writer and creator, he is best known for the hit series “Daddy,” which aired on HOT. “King Khat” marks his debut as a filmmaker.
Black Night Tallin Film Festival 2023 (Rebels with a Cause Section)
Haifa international Film Festival 2023