The winners of the 18 categories in the Ophir Awards were announced on Friday as part of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television ceremony. Ruthy Pribar's Asia won nine awards, among them for Best Picture, and will represent Israel for Best International Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, currently slated to take place in April.
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In a zoom interview following the Ophir Awards Haas said, "It is so exciting, I am so happy and grateful. This year has been full of surprises, in all kinds of ways, for everyone. There have been many challenges, worries, and lack of control. At the same time, I cannot deny that some beautiful things have happened in the most unusual ways that I am still trying to wrap my head around.
"I remember when I read the script for Asia, I wept, which I don't usually do. The film touches on death and loss, but it is a film about life, relationships, and kindness, which is the most beautiful way to create art. I fell in love at first sight, with the story and the characters."
