Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Jerusalem Film Festival Awards 'Oxygen,' 'Secret Agent' as Best Films
The Jerusalem Film Festival gave out its awards!
The best Israeli film was 'Oxygen,' a movie about a mom trying to stop her son from going to war.
The best international film was 'The Secret Agent.'
The festival happened during a time of conflict and criticism about how things are handled in Gaza.
Other awards were given to films from different countries and for different categories like documentaries and short films.
One film, 'The Sea,' shows the struggles of a Palestinian boy, and another film, 'Nandauri,' follows an Israeli lawyer dealing with her past.
It's like a big party for movies!
Netalie Braun's film 'Oxygen' won Best Israeli Feature Film at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
The film 'Oxygen' focuses on a mother's extreme actions to prevent her son from military service.
Kleber Mendonça Filho's 'The Secret Agent' won Best International Film.
The festival took place amid international criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.
Several other awards were presented, including for debut films, documentaries, and short films.
- Who
- The Jerusalem Film Festival honored various films.
- What
- The Jerusalem Film Festival announced its award winners.
- When
- The awards were given on Thursday evening at the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.
- Where
- Jerusalem, Israel.
- Why
- To recognize excellence in filmmaking.
Differing Views
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Military Service
Differing Views
The film 'Oxygen' reflects a perspective against compulsory conscription.
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Other viewpoints not reflected.
Israeli Occupation
Differing Views
The film "The Sea" reflects the harsh reality of the Israeli occupation.
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Other viewpoints not reflected.
- Best Israeli Feature Film
- 'Oxygen' by Netalie Braun
- Best International Film
- 'The Secret Agent' by Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Best Israeli Debut Feature
- 'Nandauri' by Eti Tsicko
- Best Director
- Bálint Szimler ('Lesson Learned')
- Festival Location
- Jerusalem