The actual English-language international title is “Sweet Mud.” That’s Israel’s submission in the Best Foreign Language Film category for the upcoming Academy Awards.

“Sweet Mud” was directed by Dror Shaul.

I’ve contacted the author of the “Crazy Land” comment.

When I hear from him, I’ll let you know if the film has an alternate title, etc.

Best Screenplay: Shemi Zarhin – Aviva my Love
Best Actor (tied): Assi Dayan – The Things behind the Sun / Gal Zayed – No Exit (aka Dead End)
Best Actress: Assi Levy – Aviva my Love
Best Cinematography: Shay Goldman – Three Mothers
Best Documentary Feature (tied): Bil’in Habibti / Nine Stars Hotel

The intersting thing about No Exit’s win is that it didn’t appear on the 2006 Ophir Awards shortlist, making it ineligable to compete. The Best Picture winner at Ophir Awards (to be held on September 14) will be Israel’s submission for this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Normally, the Wolgin Award gives a good head-up for Ophir, but unless No Exit somehow managed to sneak into that list, it can’t be nominated. This leaves the race for BP between “Aviva my Love”, “The Things behind the Sun”, “Crazy Land”, “Someone to Run with” and a misterious fifth nominee.