Shimon "Shemi" Zarhin (; born 9 August 1961) is an Israeli novelist and film director.
Early life and education
He was born in Tiberias and studied film at Tel Aviv University.
His brother is the actor Lior Zohar.
Career His movies include titles such as Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2003),The film's theme music was released on the album "Themes", by its composer Jonathan Bar Giora Aviva My Love (2006), and The World is Funny (2012). His first novel Some Day was a bestseller in Israel and has been translated into English by Yardenne Greenspan.Bio
In March 2020 Helicon Music released the soundtrack for Aviva My Love
In 2025, his 1995 film, Lilsada (Passover Fever) was adapted into a play at Haifa Theater.(25 December 2025). לא גדלתי עם שאיפה להיות שחקן. אני הכי ערס מפתח תקווה Mako. Retrieved on 6 January 2026.Levine, Ricky (21 December 2026).A cultural show of strength in Haifa • Haifa Theater launches a new season with the best stage stars in Israel Haipo. Retrieved on 6 January 2026.
Filmography Film Ha-Kesem Ha'aharon Shel Saba, short film (1987) Lilsada (Passover Fever) (1995)Shen, Ted (26 October 1995). Passover Fever Chicago Reader. Retrieved on 7 January 2026. Dangerous Acts (1998) Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2003) Aviva, My Love (2006) The World Is Funny (2012) The Kind Words (2015) Silent (2022) Bliss (2025)Friedman, Dan (4 June 2025). In a time of darkness and trauma in Israel, a profound new film offers a dose of ‘Bliss’ The Forward. Retrieved on 7 January 2026.
Awards for literature, awarded by the Municipality of Holon (2013)
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