A Matter of Size
Originally released in 2009. A Matter of Size is a comedy/drama film. directed by Erez Tadmor.
Starring Itzik Cohen, Dvir Benedek, and Alon Dahan
Synopsis
Four overweight friends from the Israeli city of Ramle are fed up of dieting and the dieting club they belong to. When Herzl (155 kilos), the main protagonist, loses his job as a cook and starts working as a dishwasher in a Japanese restaurant in Ramle he discovers the world of Sumo where large people such as himself are honored and appreciated. Through Kitano (60 kilos), the restaurant owner, a former Sumo coach in Japan (who is supposedly hiding from the Yakuza in Israel), he falls in love with a sport involving "two fatsos in diapers and girly hairdos". Herzl wants Kitano to be their coach but Kitano is reluctant - they first have to earn their spurs. "A MATTER OF SIZE" is a comedy about a ‘coming out’ of a different kind - overweight people learning to accept themselves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- K5 Film
- MACT Productions
- Tapuz Communications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Matter of Size about?
Four overweight friends from the Israeli city of Ramle are fed up of dieting and the dieting club they belong to. When Herzl (155 kilos), the main protagonist, loses his job as a cook and starts wo...
Who directed A Matter of Size?
A Matter of Size was directed by Erez Tadmor.
How long is A Matter of Size?
A Matter of Size has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was A Matter of Size released?
A Matter of Size was released on April 27, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Matter of Size?
The main cast of A Matter of Size includes Itzik Cohen, Dvir Benedek, Alon Dahan, Shmulik Cohen, Irit Kaplan.