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Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced the defunding of the national film awards, the Ophir Awards, after the Palestinian anti-war film 'The Sea' won top honors, which he criticized for its portrayal of Israeli soldiers and perceived anti-Israeli narrative. The decision follows political tensions and the context of ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israel has submitted the Arabic-language film 'The Sea,' about a Palestinian boy's first visit to the beach in Tel Aviv, for consideration in the Oscars International Feature race. The film, which has received multiple awards at the Israeli Ophir Awards, highlights themes of peace and empathy amid ongoing conflict, and is notable for its collaboration between Jewish and Palestinian filmmakers.
Israel has selected the film 'The Sea' as its entry for the 2026 Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. The film, about a Palestinian boy’s journey to see the sea, was chosen after winning the Ophir Award for Best Film. It highlights themes of hope and conflict amid recent tensions in Gaza.