Did You Know? Israeli Film Wins Top Prize at Venice Film Festival
Director Samuel Maoz with the Golden Lion Best Film Award for 'Lebanon.'
The Israeli film “Lebanon” won the Golden Lion, the top prize, at the 2009 Venice Film Festival. The film is currently being shown at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Reacting to protests against Israeli films at TIFF, director Samuel Maoz told the Toronto Star: “The reality in Israel is very complex. What’s most important is to let us show our work and talk about it.” Click here to read more of the Toronto Star interview with Maoz. »
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