Actress Ronit Elkabetz debuted onscreen in her native Israel in the early '90s, and distinguished herself with multi-layered performances in indigenous productions including Shmuel Hasfari's dark #92;family drama Practical Magic (1995), Amos Gitai's bittersweet #92;psychological drama Alila (2003), and Keren Yedaya's #92;family drama Or (2004). Elkabetz took one of her first directing bows by scripting, helming, and starring in the bleak marriage #92;drama Ve Lakachta Lecha Isha (2004) and achieved international crossover success with her portrayal of a sexy café owner in Eran Kolirin's quirky #92;comedy The Band's Visit (2007). ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide