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• I am familiar with those films (plus some more), but tell me how these few make for a... - Victor Khomenko 10:42:46 01/12/11 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: "Beaufort," "Ajami." Along with "Bashir," I'd say that proves the lie. Go to wikipedia for a detailed history posted by tinear on January 12, 2011 at 09:47:29

  ...thriving movie industry?
  
  Their volume is small, their quality is unpredictable, some films are good, none is excellent as far as I can remember. And there is most definitely no Israeli La Strada as of yet.
  

  
  
  
  

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  • Your last two lines could apply to many, many countries. I'd argue the three I mentioned stand up well to - tinear 14:34:27 01/12/11 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: I am familiar with those films (plus some more), but tell me how these few make for a... posted by Victor Khomenko on January 12, 2011 at 10:42:46

    the three best from any country that springs to mind during this period in history.
    I understand what many are praising as a "classic," an Israeli film about a tank crew that I've not seen, may provide the unassailable film pinnacle you're referencing.
    

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    • You are thinking of 'Lebanon' by Samuel Maoz‘s...It's brilliant and - Tony D. 17:05:42 01/12/11 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Your last two lines could apply to many, many countries. I'd argue the three I mentioned stand up well to posted by tinear on January 12, 2011 at 14:34:27

      re-enforces the truth about the excellence of Israeli cinema.
      
      It's really sad when some folk deny the truth of the merits and beauty of art simply because of their prejudices/ignorance and/or when the art in question inconveniently clashes with their politics/world view.
      
      
      J.B.
      

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