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 focuses on a Moroccan family in Israel and shows how tradition can be used in a particularly twisted and damaging way.
Helen Mirren was attached to the project before Guy Nattiv came on board, he said, but he has no regrets whatsoever about her casting as Golda Meir.
"The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I'm overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon," Swift said.
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The film series at the Jerusalem Cinematheque will be a tribute to all of Nicole Holofcener's movies, with the exception of her 1996 debut, Walking and Talking.
This sum includes her salary, a portion of the film's earnings, and director's bonuses.
Sam Spiegel is considered Israel’s top film school and it has recently moved to a new campus in central Jerusalem, which provides a stimulating environment for its 180 students
The winner of the Ophir Award for Best Movie becomes Israel’s official selection for consideration for a Best International Feature nomination.
While some local residents were reported to be happy about the Lev Smadar shutdown, this does not appear to be the prevailing sentiment in the area.
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