The film, known in Hebrew as 'Independence,' was the night's big winner, taking home an impressive 10 Ophir trophies. This includes top honors for Best Director and Best Screenplay, both awarded to Rosenthal. 'Tell Me Everything' entered the Ophir Awards, often regarded as Israel's equivalent of the Academy Awards, with a record-setting 16 nominations, signaling its strong critical acclaim.

The Ophir Awards have a significant impact on Israel's Oscar aspirations: the winner of the Best Picture category automatically qualifies as the nation's entry for the highly competitive international feature film Oscar. This makes 'Tell Me Everything' the standard-bearer for Israeli cinema on the global stage.

Set against the backdrop of Israel in 1987, Rosenthal’s film delves into a deeply personal and poignant story. It follows 12-year-old Boaz (Yair Mazor) as he makes a life-altering discovery: his father (Assi Cohen), whom he idolizes, is gay. This revelation shatters their family unit, all while the nascent AIDS pandemic looms large. A decade later, the film revisits Boaz (now played by Ido Tako) and his father as they attempt to reconcile and heal old wounds. Keren Tzur, Neta Orbach, and Mor Demari also star in the film.

'Tell Me Everything' made its world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it competed in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition, earning international attention. It subsequently opened in Israeli theaters on September 1.

Looking ahead to the Academy Awards, the 15-film Oscar shortlist for the international feature category is slated for release on December 15, with the final Oscar nominations to be announced on January 21, 2027.

Israel has a notable history in the Oscar international category, having received 10 nominations over the years, though it has yet to secure a win. Its most recent nomination was in 2011 for Joseph Cedar’s 'Footnote.' More recently, Israel made the 15-film shortlist in 2015 with 'Foxtrot' and submitted Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s 'The Sea' last year, underscoring its consistent presence in the race.