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Moshe Rozenthal’s Film 'Independence' Leads Ophir Awards 2026 with 16 Nominations

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First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago

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Moshe Rozenthal’s film "Independence" leads the 2026 Ophir Awards with 16 nominations, including Best Feature Film. The awards ceremony is set for September 9, featuring strong contenders like Avi Nesher’s "Our Loves" and Shuli Rand’s "The Comedian." The nominations highlight a range of Israeli films and talent amid ongoing cultural debates.

01"Independence" leads Ophir Awards 2026 with 16 nominations including Best Feature Film.
02"Our Loves" and "The Comedian" each received 12 nominations, following closely behind.
03Assi Cohen nominated for Best Actor; Yevgenia Dodina and Reut Ackerman among Best Actress nominees.
04Ido Taco received two supporting actor nominations for different films.
05Several creators, including Shuli Rand and Avraham Shalom Levy, earned multiple nominations across categories.
06The 2025 Ophir Awards faced political controversy over the winning film "The Sea."

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