Actor · Director
Ari Folman
1962
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 17 December 1962, Israel Haifa, Israel
- Known for
- Waltz with Bashir
, The Congress, Where Is Anne Frank
Ari Folman is an Israeli director, screenwriter and composer born in Haifa. He is best known for Waltz with Bashir, an animated documentary about memory and the 1982 Lebanon War. He later extended his animated, genre-blending work with The Congress and Where Is Anne Frank.
Where to start
Waltz with Bashir (2008)Full guide
His breakthrough animated documentary on war memory, widely acclaimed and a landmark of the animated documentary form.
The Congress (2013)In the library
A part live-action, part animated science-fiction drama starring Robin Wright, showing his move into English-language, genre-bending work.
Where Is Anne Frank (2021)Log in to add it to the library
An animated reimagining of Anne Frank's legacy, following her imaginary friend Kitty in present-day Amsterdam.
Saint Clara (1996)Log in to add it to the library
An early feature about a gifted schoolgirl in post-Soviet Israel, marking his move into directing features.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 2009 Golden Globe: Best Foreign Language Film (Waltz with Bashir)
- 2009 Academy Award nomination: Best Foreign Language Film (Waltz with Bashir)
The full list · 6
- 1991Comfortably NumbLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1996Saint ClaraLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2001Made in IsraelLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2008Waltz with BashirLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Self (voice)
- 2013The CongressLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2021Where Is Anne FrankLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Officer Van Yaris (voice)
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