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T...Sorry, again I had a problem with the messages.<br /><br />Thanks for the shortlist. Well, if there's no significant changes for this list, I could think Mexico would send "Después de Lucía" and next "El Lugar más pequeño"... But anyway, this year is difficult to predict and maybe we have a surprise as 2005 with Gustavo Loza's "Al otro Lado"... Anyway, we'll see ;ICLP88https://www.blogger.com/profile/00341149222248011242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190950236363053164.post-67414972872686755502012-08-11T18:46:07.522-04:002012-08-11T18:46:07.522-04:00Regarding your question in a previous post (why &q...Regarding your question in a previous post (why "Shaqiya" is not eligible)...<br /><br />Israel - The Ophir Prizes probably the only Academy prize that holds competition with an absurd situation,when theoretically the film can be shown only to academy without holding even one screening to the public. For example this year only 9 from 29 films had cinema run (one of them one year ago!) and another 2 have official date...The system is that anyone can submit a film that is longer then 70 min' (he just has to pay a participation price about 330$).<br />The producer of "Sharqiya" (who has another 2 films this year and didn't submit them either) say that "The athmosphere during the academy screenings is very unpleasent so it's not the right place to hold first screenings" (I'm wondering if he plans to submit his films next year)...<br />Anyway if you're intrested,you can check the official site of the academy:<br />israelfilmacademy.co.il (it's in Hebrew,about a year ago they promised to launch the English version,but it's still is not out,anyway you can use google translation to see at least,who participate)...Spartakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440700196844950543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190950236363053164.post-52717929452702591752012-08-10T00:57:36.502-04:002012-08-10T00:57:36.502-04:00Ah, thanks! Actually, I have heard of that one...I...Ah, thanks! Actually, I have heard of that one...In fact, I had it listed in the Top Three for Israel. I just forgot the title....dzong2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03679143338955036334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190950236363053164.post-64501803160929392832012-08-09T17:07:55.723-04:002012-08-09T17:07:55.723-04:00Fill the Void
Writer/director: Rama Burshtein
Fi...Fill the Void <br />Writer/director: Rama Burshtein<br /><br />Fill the Void is a love story that takes place in the Jewish Hassidic world; a society with strict codes and guidelines for love. Shira must decide between following her heart and fulfilling her duty to her beloved deceased sister.<br /><br />Rama Burshtein was born in New York in 1967. She graduated from the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, Jerusalem in 1994. During those years Rama became deeply religious and upon her graduation she dedicated herself to promoting film as a tool for self expression in the orthodox community. Rama wrote, directed and produced films for the orthodox community, some of them for women only. She also taught directing and scriptwriting in various film and television institutions within the orthodox community, including Ma’ale Film School, Yad Benjamin Film School for Woman and Ulpena Arts School, Jerusalem.<br /><br /><br />The film was also sponsored (or at least it post-production) by Sundance Lab.The most intresting thing about the film (at least from Israel inside point of view) that it was made by Orthodox woman, while most of the films about Orthodox/religious are made by non-religious directors (probably except Joseph Cider). Anyway,probably the most important thing about it is the participation in Venice and becaming the film the highest profile...But again it's better to wait for next week and see,how much noms eachs one get..Spartakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440700196844950543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190950236363053164.post-79018146413398123902012-08-08T02:55:45.057-04:002012-08-08T02:55:45.057-04:00Thanks!
I'm actually thrilled I did so well w...Thanks!<br /><br />I'm actually thrilled I did so well with <b>MEXICO</b>! Thanks also for letting me know that "Lux" and "Lucia" are eligible, presumably by getting an early release....I hadn't ever heard of the documentary "The Tiniest Place" or biodrama "The Fantastic World of Juan Orol", which sounds like a Mexican "Ed Wood". <br /><br />I also agree with Ivan that "Sabina Rivas" can easily win this if it gets added....Mexico sometimes adds films to the shortlist. <br /><br />My prediction: still "Pastorela", despite Ivan's warning! :) <br /><br />As for <b>ISRAEL</b>....I've never even heard of "Filling the Void". What is it about?dzong2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03679143338955036334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190950236363053164.post-77616123150604193442012-08-07T16:32:00.439-04:002012-08-07T16:32:00.439-04:00Hi, dzong! Here is the 7-films Mexican shortlist h...Hi, dzong! Here is the 7-films Mexican shortlist http://www.academiamexicanadecine.org.mx/goyayoscar2012-2013/peliparticipantesgoyayoscar2013.asp# published a few days ago!Raguáhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706219298492472554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190950236363053164.post-11676313868616241412012-08-06T15:26:40.192-04:002012-08-06T15:26:40.192-04:00Hi,
Israel (my country) - First of all “God’s Nei...Hi,<br /><br />Israel (my country) - First of all “God’s Neighbours” are much more comedy then drama (and I think some of the academy members can blaime, Meny Yaesh,for not taking a such a serious theme too easy).<br />Dover Kosashvili's film is called "Single Plus" and got very mixed review and one of academy members (woman) even wanted it to be disqualificated (I agree that the film is shovinistic...)<br />"Fill the Void" will take part in Venice Film Festival (The Main programm).<br />"Sharqiyah" is quite good,but it doesn't take part ("producers protest",maybe he'll change his mind and submit it next year).<br />While the main contender (at least at this moment) seems to be "The World Is Funny" though I highly doubt that foreigners can understand this film...<br />Also this year there's a small change in the format of Ophir's.There'll be not 5,but 6 films nominated for Best Picture...The 6th one have to be from special "Independent Path",though I highly doubt that the winner will come from their.<br />So I'm betting on "Fill the Void"...Anyway the nominations for the Ophir probably will be announced next week...Spartakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440700196844950543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190950236363053164.post-11646639656321736662012-08-06T13:52:30.599-04:002012-08-06T13:52:30.599-04:00Hi, dzong. I have a few comments:
ITALY - Maybe t...Hi, dzong. I have a few comments:<br /><br />ITALY - Maybe they choose Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy. The film got good reviews in Italy, it was released in March and have historical background (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanzo_di_una_strage)<br /><br />MEXICO - Right now, I have not idea which film we choose. "Pastorela" isn't exactly Oscar material at all and personally I don't think they choose Colosio. Not because for the quality. Right now, Mexico is confronting a political controversy by the elections and the party choosed -PRI-. Also, Colosio's death is still a mysterious. BTW: It's Colosio, not Colosino. I think "La Vida Precoz y Breve de Sabina Rivas", if released in time with one theater by member of Mexican Academy -It happened before-, will be the contenderICLP88https://www.blogger.com/profile/00341149222248011242noreply@blogger.com