All articles by Edna Fainaru – Page 3

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    The blossoming of Istanbul

    2011-04-05T14:18:00Z

    As the Istanbul Film Festival (April 2-17) celebrates its 30th anniversary, Screen’s Edna Fainaru, a long-time consultant for the festival, suggests why the Turkish event is such a popular fixture on the international circuit

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    Flood takes top award at Haifa Film Festival

    2010-10-01T13:06:00Z

    Mabool (Flood), a drama about a dysfunctional family complicated by the return home of their autistic son, came up tops at the Haifa film Festival which closed last night.

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    Danis Tanovic

    2010-09-02T13:21:00Z

    Bosnian director Danis Tanovic gets back to his roots with his fourth feature Cirkus Columbia, which is screening in Venice Days.

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    Territory Focus: Israel

    2010-07-13T16:12:00Z

    Despite its small size Israel has produced a string of international breakouts in recent years. Edna Fainaru tracks the rise of Israel’s film-makers — and profiles the talent and financiers keeping the momentum going. Editor Mike Goodridge introduces.

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    Israel Territory Focus: Filmmaking and Acting Talent

    2010-07-13T15:51:00Z

    Israel is a hotbed of acting and film-making talent. Edna Fainaru profiles the home-grown stars with the potential to make an international impact.

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    Kusturica gears up for Cool Water shoot in Israel and Palestine

    2010-06-28T15:36:00Z

    Also, Hiam Abbass’ debut feature, drama The Inheritance will shoot in early 2011.

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    $15m 3D Jerusalem project set to shoot this year

    2010-01-15T16:56:00Z

    A $15m 3D film about Jerusalem that aims to promote religious understanding is set to start shooting in the city this year.

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    Ajami beats Lebanon as Israel's foreign language Oscar choice

    2009-09-27T17:08:00Z

    Ajami has collected five Ophirs (Israel’s version of the Oscar) for best film, best director, best script, best editing and best music (Rabih Boukhari) at the annual awards ceremony of the Israeli Film Academy, which took place last night (September 26) in Haifa.