Ronit Elkabetz Movies
Actress
Ronit Elkabetz debuted onscreen in her native Israel in the early '90s, and distinguished herself with multi-layered performances in indigenous productions including
Shmuel Hasfari's dark family drama
Practical Magic (1995),
Amos Gitai's bittersweet psychological drama
Alila (2003), and
Keren Yedaya's family drama
Or (2004).
Elkabetz took one of her first directing bows by scripting, helming, and starring in the bleak marriage drama
Ve Lakachta Lecha Isha (2004) and achieved international crossover success with her portrayal of a sexy café owner in
Eran Kolirin's quirky comedy
The Band's Visit (2007). ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide