Bethlehem (2013 film)
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| Directed by | Yuval Adler |
| Written by | Ali Wakad Yuval Adler |
| Starring | Tzachi Halevy |
| Cinematography | Yaron Scharf |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Israel |
| Languages | Hebrew Arabic |
| Box office | $384,670 |
Bethlehem (Hebrew: בית לחם Bet Lehem) is a 2013 Israeli drama film directed by Yuval Adler. The screenplay was written by the director, Yuval Adler, and veteran journalist Ali Waked, following years of in-depth research.
The film was screened at the Venice Days section of the 2013 Venice Film Festival where it won the top prize. It was shown at the Telluride Film Festival and 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. The film was selected as the Israeli entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards after winning six Ophir Awards including Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Film, but it was not nominated.