Uri Barbash is a renowned Israeli film director, whose creative endeavors have garnered international recognition and acclaim. Notably, his 1984 film co-written with Eran Preis, Beyond the Walls, received a nomination for the prestigious Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The movie tells the poignant story of an overcrowded prison where Jewish and Arab inmates, despite their initial prejudices, come together to devise a daring escape plan.
In 1989, Barbash directed the Israeli drama Echad Mi'Shelanu, also known as One of Us. This thought-provoking film revolves around a military policeman who is tasked with investigating his former comrades in an elite paratroop unit, accused of murdering an Arab who had previously killed a member of the unit. The screenplay was penned by Barbash's brother, Benny Barbash, a peace activist and playwright.
