Motti Lerner, a renowned playwright and screenwriter, was born in Israel in 1949. He has established himself as a prominent figure in the Israeli theatre scene, with a diverse range of plays that have been produced by various esteemed theatres.
As a professor, Lerner teaches "Political Playwriting" at Tel Aviv University, sharing his expertise with the next generation of playwrights. His extensive experience has also led him to become a frequent lecturer at European and American universities, where he discusses playwriting, the Israeli theatre, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Throughout his career, Lerner has written numerous plays that have received critical acclaim. Some of his notable works include "Kastner", "Pangs of the Messiah", "Paula", and "Pollard", which were all produced by the Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv. His plays have also been staged at the Habima National Theatre, Beit Lessin Theatre, and Municipal Theatre in Haifa.
In addition to his work in theatre, Lerner has also written screenplays for several films, including "Loves in Betania", "The Kastner Trial", "Bus Number 300", "Egoz", and "The Institute". His TV dramas have won numerous awards, including the 1995 and 2004 Israel Motion Picture Academy Awards for Best TV Drama.
Lerner's achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the 1985 Meskin Award for Best Play, the 1994 Prime Minister's Award for his creative work, and the 2004 Israel Motion Picture Academy Award for Best TV Drama. His plays have been produced not only in Israel but also in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Australia.
Lerner's latest play, "Dinner with Dad", is set to premiere at the Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv in December 2005.
