It was Israel's original Foreign Language Film submission for the 80th Academy Awards, but was rejected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences because it contained over 50% English dialogue.
The Band's Visit adalah ajuan Film Berbahasa Asing asli dari Israel pada Academy Awards ke-80, namun ditolak oleh Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences karena film tersebut berisi lebih dari 50% dialog berbahasa Inggris.