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Israeli Filmmaker Nitzan Giladi Dies at 56 After Cancer Battle
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
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Israeli filmmaker Nitzan Giladi died at 56 after battling cancer. He was acclaimed for his award-winning documentaries and narrative films and recently received a lifetime achievement award. His funeral is set for today in Rehovot.
- 01Nitzan Giladi, acclaimed Israeli filmmaker, dies at 56 after cancer battle.
- 02He directed award-winning films including "Paper Wedding" and notable documentaries.
- 03Giladi publicly shared his cancer struggle last year, revealing liver metastases.
- 04Colleagues praised his mentorship and impact on Israeli documentary cinema.
- 05He recently received a lifetime achievement award from Documentary Forum and Docaviv.
- 06His funeral will be held today at 6 PM in Rehovot cemetery.
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