Iran vs. Israel, at the movies

By Tom Tugend
Published on February 25, 2012

A sneak peek at ‘Footnote,’ Israel’s Oscar nominee

Published on February 21, 2012

In his latest film, Israeli writer-director Joseph Cedar has created a drama of personal controversy. He explores spirit, resilience and responsibility. “Footnote” tells the story of a father, embittered by his life and angered by the success of his son. That son, though publicly applauded, is in turn challenged by the not-fully-formed third generation—his son.

Oscar nominee Agnieszka Holland on “In Darkness” [VIDEO]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on February 2, 2012

Israel at the Academy Awards… again

Published on January 30, 2012

Most 43-year-old film directors/screenwriters cannot say that half of the films they have made were nominated for Academy Awards. Joseph Cedar is an exception to that rule. The 43-year-old Cedar, born in the United States but raised in Israel, just secured his second Oscar nomination this week, making it two out of the four major films he has directed being nominated for the coveted award.

Will this finally be the year for an Israeli Oscar?

By Tom Tugend
Published on January 18, 2012

Joseph Cedar’s “Footnote,” Israel’s entry in the Oscar sweepstakes for best foreign-language film, has jumped the first major hurdle by making the shortlist of nine semi-finalists.

Israel’s entry to Oscars does not plan to become a ‘Footnote’

By Tom Tugend
Published on January 13, 2012

Joseph Cedar has made four movies during his 11-year career, and the first three have represented Israel in the Oscar races for Best Foreign-Language film.

Israel’s First Slasher Flick at Screamfest! [VIDEO]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on October 22, 2011

Israeli filmmakers garner praise in Berlin

Published on February 22, 2007

Israeli filmmakers also did themselves proud at the Berlin festival, which ranks with Cannes and Venice as the most important events of their kind in Europe.

Oscar buzz for ‘Beaufort’ builds

By Tom Tugend
Published on February 21, 2002

Joseph Cedar, director of the Oscar-nominated Israeli film, "Beaufort," and an Orthodox Jew, has resolved a thorny Shabbat dilemma.