What about an Israeli film about Jewish history for a change? The Bar Kochba Revolt? Rambam & the Golden Age in Spain? The Life and Times of Theodore Herzl? War of Independence? 6 Day War? No, we just get more of the same branja -sponsored selfhating garbage

The film is made by a Palestinian and is about Palestinians living in a predominantly Palestinian area, even if that area is currently occupied by Zionists. It is a Palestinian film in every sense.

In respose to #3 - The film is a collaboration between two Israelis - one Jewish, one Arab. Yes, it is mostly centred around the Arab community, and is mostly in Arabic. However, the film touches on numerous issues that are not confined to Palestinians or their rightful territory. Moreover, funding for the film I believe (Correct me if I'm wrong here) was mostly provided by Israeli cinematic intitutions. In response to #2 - There is nothing "self-hating" about the film at all. In fact, if you ask me, it depicts Arabs in quite a negative light (there are numerous scenes of violence, drug-affiliated deals and consumption, deception, inter-Palestinian social tensions) In my opinion, the film is fantastic and is put together in such a complex and labyrinthine way that it is worthy of praise and adulation, whatever the content of the dialogue. I sincerely hope that this wins the award, and receives a greater audience/distribution. Israeli cinema is on the up, and is an excellent medium to demonstrate the political and social problems of the country. We would much rather these reflections are viewed in a mainstream context, instead of documentaries concerning settlers, demolition of Arab homes and so on, which will ultimately catagorise all Israelis in the same horrendous box.

The film is complex and excellent. Good for them. Also, Israeli Arabs refer to themselves as Palestinian. Their nationality is Israeli, their ethnicity is Palestinian.

the film is by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shami, Yaron is jewish Israeli and Copti I reckon Arab, just wonder if it's the same as copti chritians. mmm

And to 7, the film is made by one Palestinian Christian and one Jewish Israeli--I suggest you do some research before posting, rather than guessing based on people's names. As I said it is about Palestinians in a Palestinian town. It is a Palestinian film.

have you ever heard of the bizantic fort in the middle of the old city later on turn to crussaderes fort later turned to st Peters church :) it's in the old city. and naturaly the franch church got major land ownership since napoleon was there :) and usualy people r named after the place they came from and if he is coptic than his family came from Egypt :) see simple. go back to research.

some of jewish customs r actually cnaanites with pagan roots.

"Ajami" may be a fabulous piece of cinematic art; I can't judge without seeing it. But I;ll bet its nomination for an Oscar was given a tremendous boost by what, according to Ynet's news report, is a theme that makes Israel and Jews look bad. Mah hadash?

Tarik you are a full next time take you checkbook and finance the film .. Thank God the film do not receive the Oscar. and he got of empty handed... God well not very many stupid people like you in this earth .

I am glad you know you history Jerusalem 3500 JEWESS and what you have to say to that.....