Yair Hochner - Actor Profile

Yair Hochner

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Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
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6.0 Highest Rated

About Yair Hochner

Yair Hochner was born in Kfar Sava, Israel. With the encouragement of notable directors Keren Yedaya and Tomer Heiman, Yair set out to direct his script, Good Boys (Yeladim Tovim), which received acclaim as the Winner of OUTstanding Emerging Talent Award Outfest (2005); Winner of the Showtime Vanguard Award NewFest; Jury Grand Prize – Feature Film image+nation International LGBT Film Festival n Montreal; Winner of: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography -Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival; and Winner, Best Israeli Film, Eilat International Film Festival. Yair taught cinema to high school students for five years in Netania. Currently he writes fim reviews for Seret (Film), Israel’s leading cinema site. He has written articles for the Cinematheque Magazine, as well as short stories for the Tel Aviv newspaper and Camera Obscura magazine. Yair Hochner is the artistic director of the TLVFest, the Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival since co-founding it in 2006. In 2007 he wrote and directed his second feature Antarctica, distributed by Regent Releasing. In 2008 he co-produced Fucking Different Tel Aviv with Kristian Petersen, the official selection of the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yair Hochner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Yair Hochner's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yair Hochner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hands Untied: Looking for Gay Israeli Cinema, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yair Hochner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yair Hochner's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yair Hochner.

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2014 Hands Untied: Looking for Gay Israeli Cinema - Average Similar →

Yair Hochner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yair Hochner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yair Hochner is "Hands Untied: Looking for Gay Israeli Cinema" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Yair Hochner acted in?

Yair Hochner has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.