Scandar Copti
Scandar COPTI (1975) is a Palestinian filmmaker and visual artist from Yafa. Renowned for his unique approach to working with
non-actors, he teaches this technique at NYU Abu Dhabi and
internationally. His work draws on personal experiences and
broader societal and political narratives, offering a nuanced
perspective on the Palestinian minority in Israel. Copti’s debut
feature film, Ajami (2009), co-directed with Yaron Shani, received
the Camera d’Or Special Mention at the Cannes Film Festival
and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd
Academy Awards. He is also the recipient of the Sutherland Award.
Filmography
The Truth (2003, short), CFJ1 (2008, short doc), Ajami (2009), Shishette (2018, short), iAshgar (2018, short), CoptiCo (2018, short), Affix (2018, short), Happy Holidays (2024)
More info: Wikipedia, Scandar Copti
Scandar Copti at IFFR
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Happy Holidays
Four interconnected tales examine familial pressures against a backdrop of fractured Arab-Israeli relations in Haifa.
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The Buried Alive Videos
A magical omnibus of posturing and illusion from a dysfunctional band of Soviet émigrés. Their hatred is democratic, their hatred is universal.