Devorah Bertonov [SEP] date of birth
Devorah Bertonov
Devorah Bertonov (1915–2010) was an Israeli pioneer of dance and stage arts. She was awarded the Israel Prize in 1991. She was the daughter of Yehoshua Bertonov, one of the founders of Habima Theatre in Moscow, who also won the Israel Prize.
Bertonov was born in Georgia. Her family immigrated to Palestine in 1915 and settled in Tel Aviv. She studied dance in Berlin in 1929–1932.
"Making Way for a Green Leaf" is a documentary about Bertonov filmed when she was 85.
was admitted in 1922. He emigrated to Mandate Palestine in 1928, together with the Habima Theatre.
Awards and honours.
- In 1959, Bertonov was awarded the Israel Prize, in theatre.
- The Bertonov Hall at the Habima Theatre is named after him.
Family.
Bertonov's daughter was the Israel Prize-winning dancer and choreographer, Devorah Bertonov, and his son was the actor and announcer, Solomon Bertonov.
See also.
- List of Israel Prize recipients