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joseph cedar
Richard Gere to star in Joseph Cedar movie filmed in Israel
Jewish Journal
October 13, 2014
Actor Richard Gere is set to star in a new film by award-winning Israeli director Joseph Cedar.
A sneak peek at ‘Footnote,’ Israel’s Oscar nominee
Jewish Journal
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.
Will this finally be the year for an Israeli Oscar?
Tom Tugend
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’
Tom Tugend
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.
Israeli filmmakers garner praise in Berlin
Jewish Journal
February 23, 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
Tom Tugend
February 21, 2002
Joseph Cedar, director of the Oscar-nominated Israeli film, \”Beaufort,\” and an Orthodox Jew, has resolved a thorny Shabbat dilemma.
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