SYDNEY -- An animated feature that's Australia's first co-production with Israel and a feature-length documentary have received the green light for funding from Australia's Film Finance Corp., the agency said Wednesday. The Australia-Israel co-production, $9.99, is written by Etgar Karet and directed by Tatia Rosenthal. Set around a Sydney apartment block, the docu is being produced by Candy producer Emile Sherman and Golden Globe winner Amir Harel, with international sales handled by Fortissimo Films and Australian distribution through Dendy Films. "I'm delighted the FFC is supporting what I hope will be a ground-breaking, stop-motion animation film for adults. I hope it marks the beginning of a fruitful filmmaking relationship between Australia and Israel," said Sherman. The documentary feature, "Forbidden Lie$," written and directed by Anna Broinowski, is based on Norma Khouri book, Forbidden Love. The supposed true story of a young Jordanian woman who was the victim of an honor killing by male members of her family, the book was discredited as a fake, while allegations of criminal activity have been raised against her. Both films had received letters of intent from the funding agency in January.
- 3/22/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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