28 August 2008
Interview with Gal Zaid, writer-actor, 'Foul Gesture'
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In the last few years we've begun to see some very interesting Israeli films here, films in a range of styles and genres, often embodying a critique of prevailing government policies.
Any of you will have seen the delightful comedy of a few months ago The Band's Visit. Coming up is a very powerful film from Ari Folman, an animated documentary called Waltzing With Bashir.
In fact there has been a blossoming of Israeli cinema, and there are some strong offerings screening in the 2008 Israeli Film Festival, sponsored by an organisation called Australian Israel Cultural Exchange.
Here for the festival is Gal Zaid, a very well known actor turned screenwriter and director. He's co-written and stars in one of the films in the festival, called Foul Gesture -- which I think is a rather too polite title...
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