The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/searching-for-sugar-man/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:03:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Searching for Sugar Man | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/searching-for-sugar-man/ 32 32 ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ director dies at 36  https://www.timesofisrael.com/searching-for-sugar-man-director-dies-at-36/ Wed, 14 May 2014 01:18:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=979612 No foul play suspected in death of Malik Bendjelloul, who won 2013 Oscar for film on American singer Sixto Rodriguez

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]]> Israeli doc loses Oscar but soars at the box office https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-doc-loses-oscar-but-soars-at-the-box-office/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:50:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388692 Dror Moreh's 'The Gatekeepers' jumps 20 places in popularity at North American theaters over the weekend

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]]> No consular reception for Israel’s Oscar filmmakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-filmmakers-reportedly-snubbed-by-consulate-in-la/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:49:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388350 French ambassador hosts 'Gatekeepers' in conjunction with consulate; Guy Davidi of '5 Broken Cameras' speaks out against Israel's criticism of his film

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]]> No sugar for Israeli contenders at Oscars https://www.timesofisrael.com/disappointment-again-for-israels-oscar-nominees/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:44:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388064 Pre-show favorite 'Searching for Sugar Man' takes home the prize for best documentary; 'Argo' wins Best Picture

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]]> ‘Gatekeepers’ director plays down Oscar hopes https://www.timesofisrael.com/gatekeepers-director-plays-down-oscar-hopes/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:55:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=387284 Israel's two best documentary nominees are ranked behind 'Searching for Sugar Man,' another film with plenty of Jewish connections, in the pre-award betting

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