Livnat: Without Israel's support, 'Ajami' director wouldn't make it to Oscars
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Culture and Sports Minister Limor Livnat said, "The film 'Ajami' was produced and received an Oscar nomination thanks to funds from the State of Israel, which (director) Scandar Copti now tries to renounce. Without the State's support, Copti would not be walking on the red carpet tonight."
In response to reports that the co-director of the film "Ajami" said he does not represent the State of Israel, Livnat, "It's sad that a director who was supported by the State is renouncing those that made it possible for him to create and express himself. Fortunately, all the others who had a part in the film's creation consider themselves part of the State of Israel and are proud to represent it." (Roni Sofer)
