Hagar Ben-Asher

Hagar Ben-Asher

Director, Actress & Screenwriter

Hagar Ben-Asher

About

Hagar Ben-Asher is an Israeli filmmaker, actress, and screenwriter born in Hod HaSharon. A graduate of Minshar for Art School, she gained international recognition with her bold debut feature 'The Slut,' which she wrote, directed, and starred in. Known for her provocative storytelling, she explores themes of identity, power, and human relationships with raw intensity.

Years Active: 2005-Present

Signature Style: Provocative, introspective drama with unflinching realism

Awards & Recognition

  • 2007 - Stockholm Film Festival - Best Short Film (Pathways)
  • 2019 - Tribeca Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature (Nomination) (Dead Women Walking)

Notable Works

Pathways
Pathways

Type: Short Film

Year: 2007

Network/Studio: Independent

Genre: Drama

Avg. Rating: 7/10

The Slut
The Slut

Type: Feature Film

Year: 2011

Network/Studio: Transfax Film

Genre: Drama

Avg. Rating: 6.2/10

The Burglar
The Burglar

Type: Feature Film

Year: 2016

Network/Studio: Independent

Genre: Drama

Avg. Rating: 6.5/10

Dead Women Walking
Dead Women Walking

Type: Feature Film

Year: 2018

Network/Studio: Independent

Genre: Drama

Avg. Rating: 7.2/10

Bad Boy
Bad Boy

Type: Series

Year: 2025

Network/Studio: HOT/Netflix

Genre: Drama

Avg. Rating: TBD/10

Upcoming Projects

The War Has Ended
The War Has Ended

Release: TBD

Network/Studio: TBD

Genre: Drama

Status: In Pre-Production

Long Bright River
Long Bright River

Release: March 13, 2025

Network/Studio: Peacock

Genre: Thriller

Status: Post-Production