“Shablool” (שבלול) Vintage Israeli Movie poster, 1970

“Shablool” is one of the most iconic Israeli films and albums of the early 1970s, featuring Arik Einstein and Shalom Hanoch. The film, directed by Boaz Davidson, captures the spirit of the Israeli counterculture movement of the time, blending music, humor, and surrealist elements.

The accompanying album, also titled Shablool, is considered a milestone in Israeli rock, introducing a new sound influenced by Western rock and folk. Songs from the album, such as “Ma Ata Oseh Shetigadol” and “Avshalom”, remain classics in Israeli music history.

שבלול פוסטר