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The Film & Media Collaborative funds have succeeded in introducing Festival 2011, and 9 Ophir Awards by founded by AVI CHAI and the the viewer to his/ her own the Israel Academy for Film including GESHER MULTICULTURAL FILM culture through inspiring characters, Best Picture; "Intimate Grammar" by FUND aims to enrich the screen diverse traditions, and a rich history. Nir Bergman, Winner of the Wolgin with films that represent the wealth The productions born from these Prize for Best Film at the Jerusalem and diversity of the Jewish Story; initiatives have proven that creative International Film Festival 2010, and to provide filmmakers from across and innovative cinema can be combined the Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix Award Israel's cultural and social spectrum with important and seminal stories. for 2010, "Valley of Strength", by Dan with the ability to address and interpret Wollman, Winner of Best Film at the fundamental questions of culture, The films produced with the support Jewish film festival in Berlin and society, and identity, by drawing of the funds have won numerous Strasberg, and the "Mediensis" Special inspiration from canonical sources. Israeli Ophir Awards, prestigious Jury Award at Medias Central European Film Festival 2011, and the Audience international awards, audience awards, th The films supported by the funds, and have been screened at the most Award for Best Film at the 20 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers touch upon universal themes of identity celebrated international film festivals Film Festival 2011. and cultural minorities enjoy broad across the globe. avenues of exposure, beyond their The TV Miniseries "Nevelot", Winner commercial release, in schools, Some of these awards include: of the Israeli Academy Award for Best universities and community settings "Fill the Void" by Rama Burstein, Mini Drama Series for 2010. The series around the world and trigger discussions Winner of Volpi Cup for Best Actress at was later adapted to the big screen and lively discourse. By being both the Venice International Film Festival and released theatrically as "Eagles", proactive and responsive to the industry, for Hadas Yaron’s performance; which was screened at the Toronto the collaborative has created Winner of 7 Ophir Awards by the International Film Festival 2012 official excellent working relationships with Israel Academy for Film including selection; TV Drama series "Shtisel", filmmakers, strategic partnerships Best Picture; "Footnote", by Joseph by Yehonatan Indursky & Ori Elon, with broadcasters, film schools, film Cedar, Nominated for the Academy winner of 10 Israeli Academy awards funds and festivals, and has become Award (Oscar) for Best Foreign including Best Drama Series in 2013. a catalyst in redefining the Israeli Language Film in 2011. Winner of the The series has been sold to television screen. The films supported by the Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film channels across Europe. A Tale of Love and Darkness Written and Directed by Natalie Portman | Producers: David Mandil Ram Bergman

Based on Amos Oz’s international best-seller, A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS is the story of Oz’s youth at the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and the early years of the State of Israel. The film details young Amos' relationship with his mother and his birth as a writer, looking at what happens when the stories we tell, become the stories we live.