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Israeli Film 'Tell Me Everything' Heads to Oscars
10 Sep
Summary
- Tell Me Everything is Israel's official submission for the 2027 Oscars.
- The film won 10 Ophir Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- It tells the story of a boy discovering his father is gay in 1987 Israel.
Moshe Rosenthal's drama "Tell Me Everything" will represent Israel at the 2027 Oscars, having secured the Best International Feature submission slot by winning the Best Picture prize at the Ophir Awards. This momentous win was part of a dominant night for the film, which garnered a total of 10 Ophir Awards, including accolades for Best Director and Best Screenplay, both for Rosenthal. The film had entered the awards ceremony with a record 16 nominations.
Set in Israel in 1987, "Tell Me Everything" (also known as "Independence" in Hebrew) follows 12-year-old Boaz as his world is shattered upon discovering his father's homosexuality. This revelation profoundly impacts their family, set against the backdrop of the emerging AIDS pandemic. The narrative focuses on the father and son's journey towards reconciliation and healing over the subsequent decade.
The film previously had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and began its Israeli theatrical run on September 1. The shortlist for the international feature category at the 2027 Oscars is slated for December 15, with nominations announced on January 21, 2027. Israel has received 10 Oscar nominations in this category but has yet to win.
