Israeli films have garnered significant attention in the past, particularly with the internationally acclaimed Waltz with Bashir that depicted Israel’s role in the Beirut during the early 80’s. As a follow up that movie, the film Lebanon provided a glimpse into a tank and the claustrophobia of Israeli soldiers during war. Prior to release of both these films, the movie Beaufort garnered significant attention as well.
Well, on to the next. For the third straight year, an Israeli film was nominated for an Academy Award, this time for the film Ajami in the best foreign film category.
The movie, about the Arab sector of Tel Aviv, Jaffa, was co-directed by Israeli and Palestinian film makers.