TV & Film
Either independently, or in collaboration with other agencies, we are proud to have overseen nearly a dozen productions based on our original content.
Now, The Deborah Harris Agency exclusively represents the film rights of the majority of our authors. We work with production companies worldwide, including Keshet International, Village Roadshow, Apple TV, SONY Films, and many others.
For all inquiries, please contact our Film & TV Coordinator, Talia Harris Ram.
Beaufort
2007
Directed by Joseph Cedar, script by Ron Leshem.
Based on the book of the same title by Ron Leshem.
NOMINATED FOR BEST FOREIGN FILM AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS
Production: Moshe and Leon Edry (United King Productions), David Silber (Metro Communications) & David Mendil
The ZigZag Kid
2012
Directed by Vincent Bal starring Isabella Rossellini.
Based on the book of the same title by David Grossman.
Production: Bos Bros. Film & TV Productions, N279 Entertainment & Benelux Film Distributors
Someone to Run With
2006
Directed by Oded Davidoff.
Based on the book of the same title by David Grossman.
The movie won best film at the Israeli Academy Awards and at Miami Film Festival as well.
Production : B&K Film Productions & JCS Productions
The Smile of The Lamb
1986
Directed by Shimon Dotan.
Based on the book of the same title by David Grossman.
Nominated for the Golden Bear Award at Berlin Film Festival
Production : Dotan/Aroch Film Productions
The Book of Intimate Grammar
2012
Directed by Nir Bergman.
Based on the book of the same title by David Grossman.
Production : HOT Telecommunications, The Israeli Film Council & Jerusalem Development Authority.
The Operative
2007
Directed by Yuval Adler and starring Diane Kruger.
Based on the book "The English Teacher" by Yiftach Reicher Atir.
On The Washington Post's 10 Best mystery books and thrillers of 2016.
SOLD TO NETFLIX
Production : Black Bear Pictures, Bord Carde Films & Le Pacte
Dancing Arabs
Renamed "A Borrowed Identity"
2014
Directed by Eran Riklis.
Adapted from "Second Person Singular" and "Dancing Arabs" by Sayed Kashua
Production : United Channel Movies - MACT Productions & Alma Film
Let It be Morning
2021
Directed by Eran Kolirin.
Based on the book of the same title by Sayed Kashua.
OFFICIAL SELECTION AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Production : Dori Media Group & Les Films du Poisson
When Heroes Fly
2018
Directed by Omri Givon for Keshet TV.
Based on the book of the same title by Amir Gutfreund
SOLD TO NETFLIX
Production : Spiro Films
Esau
2019
Adapted by Academy Award winning director Pavel Lungin.
Based on the book of the same title by Meir Shalev.
Production : 2-Team Productions
OPTIONED
Debby's Dream House
by Iddo Gefen
Option: Ryan Gosling and Ken Kao
Exit
by Iddo Gefen
Option: Pie Films
Revolt
Nadav Eyal
Option: Tadmor
Pain
Zeruya Shalev
Option: Alexandra Bikialo & Philippe Carcassonne, to be directed by Anne Fontain
A Horse Walks Into a Bar
David Grossman
Option: Village Roadshow
No One Leaves Palo Alto
Yaniv Iczkovits
Option: Keshet International
Bethlehem Road Murder
Batya Gur
Option: Brillstein/eOne
Winterhouse Series
Ben Guterson
Option: Brillstein/eOne
Charlie Hernandez
Ryan Calejo
Option: Amblin Entertainment
The Loves of Judith
Meir Shalev
Option: Colorado Films
Your Secret is Safe With Me
Yonatan Sagiv
Option: Ananey Communications