Aharon Keshales | |
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אהרון קשלס | |
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Nationality | Israeli |
Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, film critic |
Spouse | Lilach Sonin |
Aharon Keshales (Hebrew : אהרון קשלס; born 16 April 1976) is an Israeli film director, screenwriter, and film critic. [1] [2]
Keshales was born in Jaffa, Israel, to a Sephardic Jewish family. He grew up in Bat Yam, Israel. He served as a soldier in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. Then studied at the Tel Aviv University's film school, where he later became a lecturer until completing his graduate degree in the interdisciplinary program at the Faculty of Arts.
At the same time, Keshales worked as film critic for Ynet, Globes , and Rating Magazine ; and also created the film blog "Piranha Karina".
In 2010, his directorial debut film, Rabies (Kalevet) was released, a film which he co-wrote and co-directed with Navot Papushado. In 2013 their second joint film came out - Big Bad Wolves .
Year | Film | Festival | Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result |
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2011 | Rabies | Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival | European Fantastic Film Festival Federation Asian Award - Special Mention | Shared with Navot Papushado | Won |
2011 | Rabies | Fantasporto | Critics' Award | Critics Choice Award Shared with Navot Papushado | Won [4] |
2013 | Rabies | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Chainsaw Award | Best Screenplay Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
2011 | Rabies | Chicago International Film Festival | Gold Hugo | After Dark Competition Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
2013 | Big Bad Wolves | Awards of the Israeli Film Academy | Award of the Israeli Film Academy | Best Director Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
2013 | Big Bad Wolves | Awards of the Israeli Film Academy | Award of the Israeli Film Academy | Best Screenplay Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
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