Shai Carmeli-Pollak
Shai Carmeli-Pollak is an Israeli filmmaker known for his work in the film industry, particularly for directing the award-winning film 'The Sea', which tells the poignant story of a Palestinian boy's journey to experience the beach for the first time.
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Shai Carmeli Pollak is the director of the film The Sea, which follows a Palestinian boy's journey to the beach.
A Hollywood, de profondes divisions autour des films israéliens
France· 2025-09-29
Shai Carmeli-Pollak's film, The Sea, is a candidate for the Oscars from Israel.
França indica filme do iraniano Jafar Panahi como candidato aos Óscares | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-09-19
Shai Carmeli-Pollak is the Israeli director of the film 'The Sea', which won the Ofir Prize for Best Film.
Kulturminister dreht Geldhahn für „israelischen Oscar“ zu
Luxembourg· 2025-09-19
Shai Carmeli-Pollak is the director of the film 'The Sea', which won the Ophir award.
Un film filopalestinese rappresenterà Israele agli Oscar: «The Sea» diventa un caso per il governo di Tel Aviv
Italy· 2025-09-18
Shai Carmeli Pollak directed the film that won the best feature film award at the Ofir awards.
Israel corta la financiación a sus ‘Oscar’ por premiar una película sobre un niño palestino | Cultura
Spain· 2025-09-17
Shai Carmeli-Pollak wrote and directed The Sea, which won the best feature film prize.
Israel’s culture minister threatens national film awards after Palestinian story takes top prize | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
