The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan) (2026)

Directed by Gidi Dar and written by Shuli Rand, The Wedding Entertainer (also known as Moishe Badhan or The Tale of a Wedding Entertainer) is an Israeli drama-comedy film set for its premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival on June 4. The narrative centers on a notorious Hasidic wedding comedian who finds himself in financial straits and must strive to regain his former professional glory in order to fund his daughter's upcoming wedding.

The film stars Shuli Rand alongside Elon Gold, blending humor with emotional depth as it explores family dynamics, religious community traditions, and the pressures of performance arts within a specific cultural context. With a runtime of 111 minutes, the movie features dialogue primarily in Hebrew and Yiddish, offering audiences an authentic look into the world of Jewish wedding entertainment.

• Shuli Rand serves as both the screenwriter and lead actor in this deeply personal project.
• The production highlights the unique role of the 'shtreimel' culture and wedding musicians in Eastern European Jewish heritage.
• The film is slated to make its international debut at one of North America's most prestigious independent film festivals.
• Elon Gold joins the cast, bringing comedic experience to support the central dramatic arc.