News & Updates: Israel Film Festival begins virtually on Dec. 13
The 34th Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles, the largest showcase of Israeli cinema in North America, will be presented exclusively online from Dec. 13 to 17. The opening night film will be “Asia,” winner of nine Ophir Awards including Best Film, Best Director for Ruthy Pribar and Best Supporting Actress for Shira Hass, who was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in Netflix’s “Unorthodox.”
“Asia” has also been chosen as Israel’s official selection for the international film category at the 2021 Academy Awards. This year’s festival edition will allow audiences to virtually discover the very best of new Israeli cinema and rediscover old gems, including award-winning features, documentaries, past Ophir Award winners as well as Q&As from leading filmmakers and talent from the films.
