Tova Ascher, also Tova Asher () is an Israeli

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and

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.Melanie Goodfellow
"Interview: Tova Ascher"
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'' She edited over 50 films.

Biography

Tova Ascher was born in

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. Her sister, , is also a film editor. After graduating from the Netanya High School, she moved to

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, where she received a bachelor's degree in philosophy and sociology from

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. She is married to Yoni Ascher, a historian at the

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and they have two children, also involved in the film industry: a daughter (part-time screenwriter) and a son (film director and editor).טובה אשר - במאית מלידה
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Film career

She began her career as film editor of the Hebrew-language version of ''

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''. In 2015, ''

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'' described her as one of Israel’s most in-demand film editors. British magazine ''

'' describes her as "one of Israel's most respected film editors." Ascher says her interest in film-making began when Lapid recommended her as an assistant editor in David Perlov's 1972 film ''The Pill''.

Selected filmography

Films that earned awards for Tova Asher are marked with stars. *2015*: ''

A.K.A Nadia ''A.K.A Nadia'' (, Nadia - Shem Zmani) is a 2015 Israeli film, a debut directing work by Tova Ascher, a noted Israeli film editor. It is a story of a Palestinian woman Nadya, who spent most of her adult life pretending to be a Jew (Maya). Plot ...

'' (director and screenwriter) *2010: ''

The Human Resources Manager ''The Human Resources Manager'' (, Transliteration, translit. ''Shliḥuto shel Ha'Memuneh al Mash'abey Enosh'') is a 2010 Israeli drama film directed by Eran Riklis. Its script was written by Noah Stollman, based on the 2006 novel ''A Woma ...

'' (editor) *2008: ''

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'' (editor) *2008: '' Spring 1941'' (editor) *2006: '' Three Mothers (2006 film)'' (editor) *2004: ''

The Syrian Bride ''The Syrian Bride'' () is a 2004 film directed by Eran Riklis. The story deals with a Druze wedding and the troubles the politically unresolved situation creates for the personal lives of the people in and from the village. The film's plot looks ...

'' (editor) *2003: '' No Longer 17'' (editor) *2000*: ההסדר ("The Arrangement"), English title: ''

Time of Favor ''Time of Favor'' (in Hebrew language, Hebrew, Ha-hesder) is Israelis, Israeli writer-director Joseph Cedar, Joseph Cedar's 2000 debut film, starring Aki Avni. The film plays out a psychologically complex love triangle in the middle of terrorist c ...

'' (editor) *1998: '' Circus Palestine'' (editor) *1989: '' One of Us'' (editor) *1988*: ' (editor) *1986: '' Bar 51'' (editor) *1986: '' The Lover'' (editor) *1984: '' Beyond the Walls'' (editor) *1983: '' A Married Couple'' (editor) *1982: '' Noa at 17'' (editor) *1981: ' (editor)

Awards and recognition

*1988: ''Fictitious Marriage'', Silver Lamp AwardThe "Silver Lamp" Award () preceded the

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, see, e.g., a remark i
"Actor Yosef Carmon passed away at the age of 88"
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for best editing *2006: ''Three Mothers'' nominated for

for best editing *2008: ''Lemon Tree'' nominated

for best editing *2015: ''A.K.A Nadia'': *2015 Israel Critics’ Forum Award for best feature film at the

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. Jury motivation: "...for a profound and articulate discussion of issues of identity and belonging to a place and a family. The director offers an intricate portrait of a reality that is grounded in separation walls, checkpoints and segregation. The film examines whether one can create oneself anew within a tragic political context, by presenting a fascinating, complex and touching human story.""Issues of faith win over judges at Jerusalem Film Festival"
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'', July 21, 2015 *2017 Micki Moore Award (to the Best Narrative Feature Film directed by a woman) at the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ascher, Tova Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Israeli film directors Israeli film editors Ophir Award winners