“I knew that as an Israeli, as an Ashkenazi Jew, I cannot tell a story about Iranian women. It would be a mistake. It’s not for me to tell alone."
The movie tells the story of a construction worker from Rahat, the largest Bedouin city in the Negev, and was among varied films to win prizes.
The festival announced its lineup on Tuesday and several Israeli films will be included, although none in the main competition.
“If funding isn’t allocated to films, in a year or two, there will be no Israeli films being released."
She is happy to talk about her movies, but her life has changed since October 7, when she felt that she urgently needed to speak out against the antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.
For those who would like to investigate the world of Israeli film but don’t know where to begin, here is some background.
Jerusalemite of the week: Understanding trends in Israeli cinema with Amy Kronish.
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