Icchokas Meras

Lithuanian-Israeli author and screenwriter

Icchokas Meras - Lithuanian-Israeli author and screenwriter
Born

1934
91 years ago

Died

March 13th, 2014
11 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Lithuania

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Meras was a notable author and screenwriter recognized for contributions to literature and cinema. Originating from Lithuania, the writer moved to Israel where the majority of his influential works were produced. He explored themes of identity, culture, and experience in a multicultural context. His work includes novels that address the complexities of the Jewish experience and the diasporic reality faced by many.

Authored the novel 'The Last of the Jews'

Wrote screenplays for several films

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