Dana International celebrates: New documentary unveils glamorous life of Israeli Eurovision winner

Premiere of anticipated documentary series on 1998 edition winner's life wins accolades with local crowds and attracts past Eurovision stars like Netta Barzilai
Yonni Froim|
Thursday evening saw the festive premiere of "Dana Kama" (Dana woke up), a new documentary on the life of Israeli Pop diva Dana International, directed by Ilan Abudi and Johnny Cognac.
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Back in December 2021, it was reported for the first time that after many years of persuasive efforts, International and her manager, Shai Kerem, were given the green light and final approval to film a documentary-reality series about her life.
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פרימיירה דנה קמה דנה אינטרנשיונל
פרימיירה דנה קמה דנה אינטרנשיונל
Dana International at the premiere
(Photo: Amir Meiri)
A year and a half later and the documentary — which gained a lot of buzz and fans even before the first episode aired — was screened before an impressive lineup of artists, Eurovision Song Contest winners, and even one Israeli politician.
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Dana International and Netta Barzilai
(Photo: Amir Meiri)
Among those who attended the premiere were 2018 Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai, Yizhar Cohen, the singer who brought Israels its first victory in the famous song contest in 1978, Labor Party chief Merav Michaeli, actress Evelyn Hagoel, Israeli songwriter Doron Medalie — who wrote this year's entry “Unicorn”, sung by Noa Kirel — choreographer Tzedi Tzarfati, and more.
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Merav Michaeli, Tzedi Tzarfati, and Dana International
(Photo: Amir Meiri)
International first rose to worldwide fame after she won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Diva", becoming the first transgender woman to do so. She returned to the Eurovision stage in 2011, representing Israel once again with the song "Ding Dong".
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