Ophir Awards
Israeli women dominate film industry in ways Hollywood still can't
While Israeli filmmakers face pressure abroad, women have emerged at the center of the industry, bringing new voices and perspectives into focus
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Israeli film 'Where to?' to compete in Berlin International Film Festival
Israeli film awards proceed as boycotting nominees reverse course
Winner of Ophir Award, 'Come closer' opens in the US
Ophir Awards to be given out Friday
This is an unusual year for the Israeli film industry, to put it mildly, because the coronavirus has forced theaters to stay shut since March.
'Tel Aviv on Fire' representing Luxembourg, not Israel, at the Oscars
Tel Aviv on Fire director Sameh Zoabi on the absurdity of his film representing Luxembourg at the Oscar
2019 Ophir Award nominations for Israeli film prizes announced
The nominees for Best Picture are Working Woman, The Unorthodox, Incitement, Love Trilogy: Chained, Tel Aviv on Fire
Al Pacino reportedly dating Israeli actress
Meital Dohan is best known for her guest starring spot on Weeds.
The Cakemaker’s sweet Ophir win
The first two presenters, ultra-Orthodox director Rama Burshtein and Arab director Maysaloun Hamoud, embodied the diversity of the Israeli film industry.
Gay-themed films battle for the Ophir Prize
The Ophir voters can be unpredictable, but you can expect that Regev will find something to meet with her displeasure before they are done handing out the statuettes.
‘Flawless’ leads Ophir Award nominations
Transgender model Stav Strashko makes history with best actress nod
The dangerous dance of 'Foxtrot' critics
“Any up-and-coming director knows that if they make films that defame Israel there will be those in the world who will warmly accept them," says Israel's culture minister.
Scenes from an Israeli marriage: ‘Foxtrot’ wins best film, Ophir Awards
In developing the character of Ya’ara, Koler says that she often tried to think about her own fears when confronting situations that were “outside her comfort zone.”
Fancy footwork: ‘Foxtrot’ is a rich, intricate dance
Foxtrot is the rare art house film with real suspense, and it holds your attention to the last moment, which contains a surprise that adds another layer to the tragedy.
