Ronit Elkabetz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ronit Elkabetz
Elkabetz in Jaffa (2009)
Born	(1964-11-27)27 November 1964 Beersheba, Israel
Died	19 April 2016(2016-04-19) (aged 51) Tel Aviv, Israel
Occupation	Actress, film director, screenwriter
Years active	1990–2016
Spouse(s)	Avner Yashar ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2
Relatives	Shlomi Elkabetz (brother)

Ronit Elkabetz (Hebrew: רונית אלקבץ‎; November 27, 1964 – April 19, 2016) was a talented Israeli actress, writer, and film director. She was well-known for her work in both Israeli and French cinema. Ronit won three Ophir Awards, which are like the Israeli "Oscars," and was nominated seven times in total.

About Ronit Elkabetz

Ronit Elkabetz was born in Beersheba, Israel, in 1964. Her family was Moroccan Jewish and originally from a place called Essaouira. She grew up in Kiryat Yam. Her mother spoke French and Moroccan Arabic, but her father only spoke Hebrew.

Ronit was the oldest of four children. Her younger brother, Shlomi, also became a film director. They worked together on a famous group of three films called Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem.

Ronit never went to acting school. She started her career as a model. She lived in both Paris, France, and Tel Aviv, Israel. On June 25, 2010, she married an architect named Avner Yashar. In 2012, they had a twin son and daughter.

In her later years, Ronit was the honorary president of a women's rights group called "Ahoti – for Women in Israel." She volunteered her time to help with their activities. In 2015, she was chosen to lead the jury for a special section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. This is a very important film festival.

Ronit's Acting and Directing Work

Elkabetz and Moni Moshonov in Jaffa (2009)

Ronit Elkabetz first appeared in a film called The Appointed in 1990. She played the main role alongside Shuli Rand. In 1992, she starred in Eddie King.

In 1994, she acted in Sh'Chur. For this role, she won her first Israeli Film Academy (Ophir) Award. In 1995, she helped write the script for Scar, and she also starred in it. She even learned French for this movie.

In 1997, Ronit moved to Paris to study acting at a famous theater school. To support herself, she worked as a waitress. She also performed a one-woman show about the dancer Martha Graham at the Avignon Festival.

In 2001, she starred in the French film Origine contrôlée. That same year, she won her second Ophir Award for her role in Late Marriage. She continued to work on many films and TV shows. In 2004, she was nominated for an Ophir Award for Or (My Treasure). She also starred in the Israeli TV show Franco and Spector.

In 2004, Ronit took on a new challenge. She wrote, directed (with her brother Shlomi Elkabetz), and starred in a film called To Take a Wife. This movie was partly based on her own life. She was nominated for another Ophir Award for this film.

In 2007, she starred in The Band's Visit. For this role, she won her third Ophir Award. In 2008, she and her brother Shlomi finished their second film together, Shiva (meaning "Seven Days"). This film won an award at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Ronit also worked with famous French actors like Catherine Deneuve in La Fille du Rer (2009). Her last film as a director was Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem in 2014. This film was shown at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Awards and Recognition

Many people admired Ronit Elkabetz's acting. An Israeli film critic named Uri Klein said that you couldn't ignore her performances. He described her as having a powerful and mysterious presence.

In May 2010, Ronit received the France Culture award at the Cannes Film Festival. This award is given to filmmakers for their excellent work and for being involved in social causes.

Pascal Elbé, who directed Turk's Head, was very excited to cast Ronit. He said she reminded him of great Italian actresses from the past, like Anna Magnani.

In 2010, Ronit Elkabetz received a special lifetime achievement award from the Israeli Film Academy. This award honored her important contributions to Israeli cinema.

Later Life

Ronit Elkabetz passed away in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 19, 2016. She was 51 years old and died after an illness. She is buried at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.

Film and Television Roles

See also

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