Ophir Awards

Eti Tsicko's Nandauri, far more psychologically complex than its outline indicates - review

Nandauri, named after a Georgian word meaning “The one I long for,” is a dark film that offers a female perspective on escaping her stifling rural village.

Neta Riskin in ‘Nandauri.’
Swell Ariel Or, one of the stars of the upcoming movie ‘Tankistas,’ in the 2023 film ‘Kissufim.’

From harlots to heroines: October 7 opens new chapter for women soldiers in Israeli cinema

Ophir Best Actor winner, Muhammad Gazawi (left), presenting the Best Cinematography Award with Baher Agbariya, the producer of The Sea.

The Sea, a drama about a Palestinian father and son, wins the Best Picture Ophir Award

Participants in the Sam Spiegel Film Lab, whose films will be at the pitching event at the Venice Film Festival.

Sam Spiegel International Film Lab to hold pitching event at Venice Film Festival


‘The Sea’ leads Ophir Award nominations

The nominees for Israel's Ophir Awards have been announced.

MOHAMAD GHAZAWI in ‘The Sea.’

Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher channels her grief into her new movie ‘Come Closer’

The movie tells the story of Eden (Lia Elalouf), a reckless, troubled young Tel Aviv woman still very attached to her younger brother, Nati (Ido Tako), and her struggle to cope after his death.

 TOM NESHER: For my generation, 18-30, everyone knows someone who died this year. Everyone.

Tom Nesher's Come Closer wins the Ophir Award in a ceremony overshadowed by the war

At the Ophir Awards in Tel Aviv, the usually festive event was overshadowed by the war, with winners and presenters honoring the hostages and fallen soldiers while celebrating cinematic achievements.

  Tom Nesher, who won Best Director and whose film, Come Closer, won Best Picture

Israel Cinema Day to premier an array of unreleased Israeli films

This Wednesday, Israel Cinema Day will involve over 40 recent Israeli films including unreleased Ophir Award nominees like 'Come Closer', 'Eid', and 'The Property' in theaters nationwide.

 A SCENE from ‘Eid.’

Wartime films get Ophir Award nominations 

The Ophir Awards will be presented at a ceremony on September 16 in Tel Aviv.

 ‘THE BOY,’ ‘Come Closer,’ and ‘Highway 65’ with Idan Amedi and Tali Sharon, are up for Ophir Awards.

Seven Blessings wins big at the Ophir Awards

Seven Blessings now becomes Israel’s official selection for consideration for a Best International Feature nomination at the Oscars.

 Reymonde Amsallem is seen accepting the Best Actress Ophir Award for Seven Blessings. She also won an award for co-writing the screenplay.

Israel's Oscars: What movies will take home this year’s Ophirs?

Relatively few movies directed by women and few films about Mizrahi Jews have won the Ophir Award in recent years, and this will give Seven Blessings an edge.

 ‘SEVEN BLESSINGS’ – an Ophir winner?

‘Seven Blessings’ tells the story of twisted family tradition - review

Seven Blessings focuses on a Moroccan family in Israel and shows how tradition can be used in a particularly twisted and damaging way.

 SCENE FROM ‘Seven Blessings.’

Zehu Ze! comedy group set to receive honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan U

The members of Zehu Ze! began performing together on the government broadcasting channel in 1978 and continued until 1998, then returning during the pandemic.

 ‘ZEHU ZE!’ actors Moni Moshonov, Dov Glickman, Shlomo Bar-Aba, Avi Kushnir and Gidi Gov appear earlier this year.

Cinema Sabaya wins 2022 Ophir Award, to represent Israel at Oscars

Cinema Sabaya will now become Israel’s official selection for consideration for a nomination for the Best International Feature Oscar. 

 Oz Zehavi (center) hosts the 2022 Ophir Awards ceremony, September 18, 2022

Varied group of nominees for this year's Ophir Awards

The Ophirs will be awarded in a ceremony on September 18. 

 'Karaoke'