Shai Carmeli-Pollak (Director)
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Works
Bil'in Habibti
The Israeli filmmaker Shai Corneli Polak records the building of the 'security wall' through Palestinian territory at the village of Bil'in. The villagers protest mostly peacefully, while the Israeli army doesn't react peacefully. By now the Israeli High Court has ruled that the building of the wall was illegal.
Release Date2006-01-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Shai
Vote Count1
The Sea
Khaled (12), a Palestinian boy is on his way to visit the sea for the first time in his life, at the checkpoint, the Israeli authorities deny his entry. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea. Meanwhile, Ribhi, his father, is trying to trace his whereabouts, putting himself at risk of being arrested and losing his job.
Release Date2026-05-06
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count4
The da Gama Brothers
The plot follows a trio born on a plane to a pilot mother. Throughout their lives they wander the world between countries. In each episode they arrive in a different country and stay at the local hotel. Although they always promise their mother that they will travel the world, they stay in the hotel room and watch TV. The exception is the last episode (which takes place in Australia), where they go on a trip. The series is accompanied by animated clips explaining the country the brothers arrived in accompanied by narration by the actor Alon Abutbul.
Release Date2009-07-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Episode Count12
Vote Count1
Minimikim
Based on the series who based on the virtual friendly world ‘Mikmak’
Release Date2013-07-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count3
One Street in Silwan
One Street in Silwan tells the story of "Batan al-Hawa" Street (East Jerusalem), which overlooks the Temple Mount and serves as a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On one side of the street, live Israeli settlers in a house once belonging to an evicted Palestinian family. On the other side, a Palestinian family faces eviction, alongside 750 of theneighborhood’s residents , with the purpose of establishing more settlements. Told in segments through the perspectives of children and residents, the film sheds light on the chaotic realities of life on the street.
Release Date2025-07-18
DepartmentEditing
JobEditor