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Jewish filmmakers rack up Oscar nominations

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ leads the way with 12 nods

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How I persuaded six intelligence chiefs to pour out their hearts

Dror Moreh, whose The Gatekeepers has been nominated for an Oscar, tells the Times of Israel how he conducted the revelatory interviews in his acclaimed documentary, and the impact the spy heads’...

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‘Broken Cameras’ director unsurprised by Oscar nod

Guy Davidi tells The Times of Israel that the nomination for an Academy Award is very welcome, but exposing the film to Israeli youth is more important

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Terror victims group asks Oscars to snub Israeli films

Almagor believes documentaries nominated for Academy Award create ‘false impression’ of Israel’s character

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Oscar-nominated Palestinian filmmaker insists his movie is not Israeli

Emad Burnat is annoyed that his documentary, which is relentlessly critical of Israel, is being touted as an Israeli, not a Palestinian production

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Second Israeli Oscar nominee arrives in US theaters

Opening Friday, ‘The Gatekeepers’ takes a complex look at the men responsible for Israel’s security — and offers a clear contrast with its competition

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I represent Israel, not Netanyahu, ‘Gatekeepers’ director says

Oscar-nominated Dror Moreh dismisses criticism from Likud politicians of his film documenting views of former Shin Bet chiefs

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If ‘Argo’ wins, Affleck must mention Canada

Former Canadian ambassador to Iran says Oscar-nominated film greatly downplays his country’s role in hostage crisis

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Ceremony marks 20 years since Oscar-nominated sham

As Hollywood gathers for its glitziest moment, it’s worth recalling the Academy’s embrace of a Holocaust documentary exposed as a lie

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‘Gatekeepers’ director plays down Oscar hopes

Israel’s two best documentary nominees are ranked behind ‘Searching for Sugar Man,’ another film with plenty of Jewish connections, in the pre-award betting

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No sugar for Israeli contenders at Oscars

Pre-show favorite ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ takes home the prize for best documentary; ‘Argo’ wins Best Picture

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Oscars’ awkward ‘Jew’ jokes

Character created by host Seth MacFarlane spanks the Academy with segment about Jewish control of the film industry

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Israeli doc loses Oscar but soars at the box office

Dror Moreh’s ‘The Gatekeepers’ jumps 20 places in popularity at North American theaters over the weekend

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West Bank villagers view Oscars at night, outdoors

In act of defiance, residents of Bilin put up screen next to security barrier

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ADL not amused by ‘Ted’s’ Oscars sketch

Watchdog slams myths and stereotypes in skit created by host Seth McFarlane on Jewish control of the film industry

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‘Bethlehem’ a big winner at the Israeli Oscars

Political thriller about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will likely be Israel’s nominee for the Academy Awards

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Three films with Israeli ties angling for Oscar

Submissions for nomination in the Best Foreign Language category include an Israeli film, a Palestinian film and a Filipino film about Israeli migrants

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The unanswered questions of Agnieszka Holland

The Polish filmmaker talks about the Holocaust, her movies, and the themes she returns to time and again

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‘Lawrence of Arabia’ star Peter O’Toole dead at 81

Eight-time Academy Award nominee filmed ‘Masada’ in Israel

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No chance at Oscar for Israel this year

Palestinian drama ‘Omar’ makes the shortlist for Best Foreign Film, while Israeli ‘Bethlehem’ snubbed

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