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Israeli movies in 2017: Controversy and diversity

A successful film industry doesn’t produce only films that win prizes abroad but also movies that local audiences enjoy.

‘THE WOMEN’S BALCONY’ was the biggest Israeli hit of the year. A comedy-drama by Emil Ben-Shimon, it takes place in the Bukharan Quarter of Jerusalem
‘THE WOMEN’S BALCONY’ was the biggest Israeli hit of the year. A comedy-drama by Emil Ben-Shimon, it takes place in the Bukharan Quarter of Jerusalem
(photo credit: ETNIEL ZION)
ByHANNAH BROWN
DECEMBER 28, 2017 15:35
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