Nadav Lapid

Director

Israeli Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector
NationalityIsraeli
Date of Birth08/04/1975
Age51 years
BirthplaceTel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Latest News about Nadav Lapid

17/09/2025

Nadav Lapid was profiled in Le Monde as a dissenting voice in Israeli cinema for his critical films exploring Israeli society. After living in Paris, he returned to Tel Aviv post-October 7, 2023, to write Yes, immersing in Israel's evolving zeitgeist. The article highlights his career from short films to acclaimed features like Ahed's Knee and Synonyms.

22/05/2025

Nadav Lapid's film Yes premiered at the Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2025. The film, which began shooting on October 7, 2024, follows a cynical musician composing a nationalist Israeli anthem amid societal critique. It incorporates the impact of the October 7, 2023 atrocities and was screened during Israel's Operation Gideon's Chariots in Gaza.

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Bio/Wiki

Known for
  • Making controversial remarks on the Bollywood film The Kashmir Files
  • Directing films including Policeman (2011), The Kindergarten Teacher (2014), Synonyms (2019), Ahed's Knee (2021), and Yes (2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height177 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorBald

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Philosophy
  • French Literature
Film SchoolSam Spiegel Film & Television School, Jerusalem

Personal Life

ReligionJudaism
EthnicityAshkenazi Jews

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeNaama Preis
Parents
FatherHaim Lapid (scriptwriter and director)
MotherEra Lapid (deceased
SiblingsItamar Lapid (filmmaker)

Career

Debut (Direction)Ha-shoter (Policeman) (2011)
Awards
  • Gottlieb Award for Best Screenplay at Jerusalem Film Festival (2011)
  • Best Director’s Award at Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema for Ha-shoter (2012)
  • New Directors Prize at San Francisco International Film Festival for Ha-shoter (2012)
  • Award of the Israeli Film Academy for Best Screenplay for Haganenet (2014)
  • Golden Train Award for Best Director at Faro Island Film Festival (2014)
  • Silver Peacock Award for Best Director at International Film Festival of India (2014)
  • Jury Prize at Locarno Film Festival for Policeman (2011)
  • Best Film Award at Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (BAFICI) for Policeman (2011)
  • Best Film award at San Francisco International Film Festival for Policeman (2011)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nadav Lapid, a former member of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), retired from military service.
2. He is recognized for his supportive stance towards Palestine and critical views on Israel.
3. Nadav Lapid was a conscript in the IDF, serving for 32 months.
4. He played a role in the Israeli documentary 'Diary 1973-1983'.
5. In 2001, he wrote the novel 'Continua Bailando'.
6. He served in the Israeli Intelligence Service after initial IDF plans were cut short due to health issues.
7. Directed the medium-length film 'From the Diary of a Wedding Photographer', screened at the 55th Semaine de la Critique.
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