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	~~{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023~~}}

	'''A Matter of Size''' is a 2009 Israeli comedy film directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor. The film explores themes of self-acceptance ~~and cultural identity~~ through the lens of sumo wrestling.		[[File:A_Matter_of_Size_poster.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Poster for ''A Matter of Size'']]

			'''''A Matter of Size''''' is a 2009 Israeli comedy film directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor. The film explores themes of body image, cultural identity, and self-acceptance through the lens of sumo wrestling.

	==Plot==		==Plot==
	The film follows Herzl, an overweight man living in [[Israel]], who struggles with ~~societal pressures and~~ his ~~own self-~~image. After being fired from his job at a restaurant due to his size, Herzl discovers a new passion for [[sumo wrestling]]. ~~Encouraged by~~ his friends, he decides to form a sumo wrestling team ~~in Israel~~.		The film follows Herzl, an overweight man living in [[Israel]], who struggles with his body image and societal expectations. After being fired from his job at a restaurant due to his size, Herzl discovers a new passion for [[sumo wrestling]], a sport that celebrates large bodies. Along with his friends, Herzl decides to form a sumo wrestling team, challenging traditional norms and embracing their size.

	Herzl ~~and his friends~~, ~~all of whom are also~~ overweight~~, find empowerment~~ and acceptance through the sport. ~~They are trained by Kitano, a~~ former sumo coach ~~from [[Japan]],~~ who helps ~~them embrace their size and strength. The film humorously and poignantly addresses issues of body image and cultural acceptance~~.		==Characters==
			* '''Herzl''' - The protagonist, an overweight man who finds confidence and acceptance through sumo wrestling.
			* '''Aharon''' - Herzl's friend who joins the sumo team.
			* '''Gidi''' - Another friend of Herzl, who is initially skeptical but eventually embraces the sport.
			* '''Sammy''' - A former sumo coach who helps train the group.

	==~~Cast~~==		==Themes==
	* Itzik Cohen as Herzl		''A Matter of Size'' addresses several important themes:
	* Dvir Benedek as Aharon
	* Alon Dahan as Gidi
	* Shmulik Cohen as Sami
	* Irit Kaplan as Zehava
	* Togo Igawa as Kitano

	==~~Production~~==		===Body Image===
	~~''A Matter of Size'' was produced by Assaf Amir and was filmed in various locations in Israel.~~ The film~~'s unique blend~~ of ~~comedy and drama, along with its focus on~~ sumo wrestling~~, set it apart from other films in~~ the ~~Israeli cinema landscape~~.		The film challenges societal perceptions of body image by portraying sumo wrestling as a sport that values larger bodies. It highlights the struggles and triumphs of individuals who do not fit the conventional standards of beauty.

	==~~Themes~~==		===Cultural Identity===
	~~The~~ film ~~addresses several key themes:~~		Set in Israel, the film also explores cultural identity and the integration of a traditionally Japanese sport into Israeli society. It showcases the blending of cultures and the universal nature of self-acceptance.

	* ''~~'Body Image:~~''' The ~~film challenges societal norms regarding body~~ size and ~~promotes self-acceptance~~.		===Self-Acceptance===
	* '''Cultural Identity:''' By introducing sumo wrestling, a traditionally Japanese sport, the film ~~explores cultural exchange~~ and ~~identity~~.		At its core, ''A Matter of Size'' is about self-acceptance and finding confidence in one's own skin. The characters learn to embrace their size and find joy in their uniqueness.
	* '''Friendship and Community:''' The ~~camaraderie among Herzl~~ and ~~his friends highlights the importance of support and community in overcoming personal challenges~~.
			==Production==
			The film was directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor, who are known for their work in Israeli cinema. The screenplay was written by Sharon Maymon and Danny Cohen-Solal.

	==Reception==		==Reception==
	''A Matter of Size'' received positive reviews for its heartwarming story and ~~strong performances~~. It was praised for its humor and ~~its sensitive handling~~ of ~~issues related to body image and cultural identity~~.		''A Matter of Size'' received positive reviews for its heartwarming story and unique approach to the topic of body image. It was praised for its humor and the performances of the cast.

	==Related pages==		==Related pages==
			* [[Sumo wrestling]]
	* [[Israeli cinema]]		* [[Israeli cinema]]
	* [[Sumo wrestling]]
	* [[Body image]]		* [[Body image]]
	* [[Cultural identity]]

	~~==Gallery==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:A_Matter_of_Size_poster.jpg\|Theatrical release poster~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	[[Category:2009 films]]		[[Category:2009 films]]

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{{short description|2009 Israeli comedy film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}

'''A Matter of Size''' is a 2009 Israeli comedy film directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor. The film explores themes of self-acceptance and cultural identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.

==Plot==
The film follows Herzl, an overweight man living in [[Israel]], who struggles with societal pressures and his own self-image. After being fired from his job at a restaurant due to his size, Herzl discovers a new passion for [[sumo wrestling]]. Encouraged by his friends, he decides to form a sumo wrestling team in Israel.

Herzl and his friends, all of whom are also overweight, find empowerment and acceptance through the sport. They are trained by Kitano, a former sumo coach from [[Japan]], who helps them embrace their size and strength. The film humorously and poignantly addresses issues of body image and cultural acceptance.

==Cast==
* Itzik Cohen as Herzl
* Dvir Benedek as Aharon
* Alon Dahan as Gidi
* Shmulik Cohen as Sami
* Irit Kaplan as Zehava
* Togo Igawa as Kitano

==Production==
''A Matter of Size'' was produced by Assaf Amir and was filmed in various locations in Israel. The film's unique blend of comedy and drama, along with its focus on sumo wrestling, set it apart from other films in the Israeli cinema landscape.

==Themes==
The film addresses several key themes:

* '''Body Image:''' The film challenges societal norms regarding body size and promotes self-acceptance.
* '''Cultural Identity:''' By introducing sumo wrestling, a traditionally Japanese sport, the film explores cultural exchange and identity.
* '''Friendship and Community:''' The camaraderie among Herzl and his friends highlights the importance of support and community in overcoming personal challenges.

==Reception==
''A Matter of Size'' received positive reviews for its heartwarming story and strong performances. It was praised for its humor and its sensitive handling of issues related to body image and cultural identity.

==Related pages==
* [[Israeli cinema]]
* [[Sumo wrestling]]
* [[Body image]]
* [[Cultural identity]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:A_Matter_of_Size_poster.jpg|Theatrical release poster
</gallery>

[[Category:2009 films]]
[[Category:Israeli films]]
[[Category:Comedy films]]
[[Category:Films about sports]]

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