Maariv's Best Israeli Films of All Time

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In 2013 the Hebrew language newspaper Maariv asked 20 critics and filmmakers which Israeli films they thought the best, the result of which is this list of 40 films.

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    Hor B'Levana

    1964 — a.k.a. Hole in the Moon, in 3 top lists Check
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    Sallah Shabati

    1964 — a.k.a. Sallah, in 4 top lists Check
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    Te'alat Blaumilch

    1969 — a.k.a. The Big Dig, in 1 top list Check
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    Ha-Shoter Azulai

    1971 — a.k.a. The Policeman, in 2 top lists Check
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    Le'an Ne'elam Daniel Wax?

    1972 — a.k.a. But Where Is Daniel Wax?, in 1 top list Check
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    Metzitzim

    1972 — a.k.a. Peeping Toms, in 2 top lists Check
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    Ha-Bayit Berechov Chelouche

    1973 — a.k.a. The House on Chelouche Street, in 2 top lists Check
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    Kazablan

    1973, in 2 top lists Check
  9. 27 new

    Or Min Hahefker

    1973 — a.k.a. Light Out of Nowhere, in 1 top list Check
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    Einayim G'dolot

    1974 — a.k.a. Big Eyes, in 2 top lists Check
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    Giv'at Halfon Eina Ona

    1976 — a.k.a. Halfon Hill Doesn't Answer, in 2 top lists Check
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    Masa Alunkot

    1977 — a.k.a. Paratroopers, in 1 top list Check
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    Ha-Lahaka

    1978 — a.k.a. Sing Your Heart Out, in 1 top list Check
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    Hamsin

    1982 — a.k.a. Eastern Wind, in 2 top lists Check
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    Diary

    1983 — a.k.a. Diary 1973-1983, in 3 top lists Check
  16. 29 new

    Za'am V'Tehilah

    1984 — a.k.a. Rage and Glory, in 1 top list Check
  17. 35 new

    Ad Sof Halaylah

    1985 — a.k.a. Into the Night, in 1 top list Check
  18. 30 new

    Bar 51

    1985 — a.k.a. Orphans of the Storm, in 1 top list Check
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    Avanti Popolo

    1986, in 3 top lists Check
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    Blues Lahofesh Hagadol

    1987 — a.k.a. Late Summer Blues, in 1 top list Check
  21. 31 new

    Ha-Kayitz Shel Aviya

    1988 — a.k.a. The Summer of Aviya, in 2 top lists Check
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    Nisuim Fiktiveem

    1988 — a.k.a. Fictitious Marriage, in 1 top list Check
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    Ha-Chayim Al-Pi Agfa

    1992 — a.k.a. Life According to Agfa, in 3 top lists Check
  24. 33 new

    Hessed Mufla

    1992 — a.k.a. Amazing Grace, in 1 top list Check
  25. 38 new

    Sh'Chur

    1994, in 1 top list Check
  26. 28 new

    Hole Ahava B'Shikun Gimel

    1995 — a.k.a. Lovesick on Nana Street, in 1 top list Check
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    Chronicle of a Disappearance

    1996, in 3 top lists Check
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    Hatuna Meuheret

    2001 — a.k.a. Late Marriage, in 2 top lists Check
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    Knafayim Shvurot

    2002 — a.k.a. Broken Wings, in 2 top lists Check
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    Atash

    2004 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 1 top list Check
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    Or

    2004 — a.k.a. Or (My Treasure), in 2 top lists Check
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    Shnat Effes

    2004 — a.k.a. Year Zero, in 1 top list Check
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    Beaufort

    2007, in 2 top lists Check
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    Bikur Ha-Tizmoret

    2007 — a.k.a. The Band's Visit, in 1 top list Check
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    Hofshat Kaits

    2007 — a.k.a. My Father My Lord, in 1 top list Check
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    Shiva

    2008 — a.k.a. 7 Days, in 1 top list Check
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    Vals Im Bashir

    2008 — a.k.a. Waltz with Bashir, in 11 top lists Check
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    Ajami

    2009, in 2 top lists Check
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    Lebanon

    2009, in 2 top lists Check
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    Hearat Shulayim

    2011 — a.k.a. Footnote, in 3 top lists Check
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Last updated on Apr 9, 2015; source