The film follows (Asher Tzarfati), an American Vietnam War veteran who travels to Israel to escape the horrors of war and search for a utopian community. When “bad” can be good … - Cagey Films
Directed by , An American Hippie in Israel (1972)—originally titled Ha-Trempist (The Hitchhiker)—is a surrealist Israeli counter-culture film that has evolved from a commercial failure into a global cult phenomenon. Often cited as a candidate for the "worst movie of all time," it is celebrated by fans for its bizarre imagery, ham-fisted allegory, and earnest but technically flawed execution. Narrative and Symbolic Analysis An American Hippie in Israel