Ophir Awards
What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics
TV TIME: This summer’s watchlist includes "Operation Thunderbolt," "Turn Left at the End of the World," dinosaur blockbusters, a grittier "Little House" reboot, and classic musicals.
How Israeli women dominate the film industry in ways Hollywood still can't
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
Come Closer, a riveting story of love and loss, opened in NY on December 5 and will be shown in LA and other cities from December 12.
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.
From harlots to heroines: October 7 opens new chapter for women soldiers in Israeli cinema
Stories of women on the frontline on October 7 are opening a new chapter on female soldiers in Israeli cinema.
The Sea, a drama about a Palestinian father and son, wins the Best Picture Ophir Award
Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to defund the awards next year because of his disapproval of the winning film.
Sam Spiegel International Film Lab to hold pitching event at Venice Film Festival
This is the first time since its establishment 13 years ago that Sam Spiegel's International Film Lab will hold its annual pitching event as part of the Venice Film Festival.
‘The Sea’ leads Ophir Award nominations
The nominees for Israel's Ophir Awards have been announced.
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'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.
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.
Wartime films get Ophir Award nominations
The Ophir Awards will be presented at a ceremony on September 16 in Tel Aviv.
