Yuval Delshad

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Delshad was born in 1975 in Gan Yavne, Israel, and began his directing career in the early 2000s. Mostly focusing on drama and biography genres, his 2015 film "Baba Joon," a heartfelt story about the clash of traditions and modernity in an Iranian-Jewish family, received the Ophir Award for Best Film. Delshad's authorial style is characterized by a profound exploration of cultural and familial dynamics, often drawing on his own experiences growing up in a Persian-Jewish community in Israel. Yuval Delshad, with his earnest storytelling and intimate film style, manages to touch the hearts of his audience while shedding light on often overlooked communities.