
12/28/2020
Thank you for making the 34th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL a success! We look forward to seeing you for many years to come.
For 34 years, enriching the American vision of Israeli life and culture through the powerful medium of film. Since 1982, the Israel Film Festival has presented more than 900 feature films, documentaries, television dramas and student shorts to nearly one million film-goers in the United States.
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The Festival started out with a dream and six films. Since then, it has become one of the nation's leading foreign film festivals and the largest showcase for Israeli films in the North America.
The Festival started out with a dream and six films. Since then, it has become one of the nation's leading foreign film festivals and the largest showcase for Israeli films in the North America.
Mission: Our mission is to spotlight "the best" in Israeli cinema, foster growth of Israel's film and television industry, and enrich the American vision of Israeli life and culture.
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Thank you for making the 34th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL a success! We look forward to seeing you for many years to come.
#FilmSpotlight: FOOTNOTE הערת שוליים is a family drama about a father and son who are both Talmudic Studies professors. Watch it TONIGHT at 9pm, followed by an interview with director Joseph Cedar and stars Shlomo Bar Aba and Lior Ashkenazi, moderated by film critic Tim Grierson. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3h9L27I
There is still time to purchase tickets for our Closing Night Film LAILA IN HAIFA לילה בחיפה! Buy tickets now for TONIGHT'S showing at https://buff.ly/3nIS99M
#FilmSpotlight: PERFECT מושלמים tells the story of a group of people with disabilities as they help a man accept his disability. Watch it TODAY at 3pm, followed by an interview with creator Asaf Greenbaum and participants Noam Gershony and Reut Radansky, moderated by Eran Polishuk. Available NATIONWIDE. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3rlV36A
ICYMI: Our tribute to the late Yehuda Barkan, LOVE IN SUSPENDERS אהבה בשלייקס, is available for viewing through the end of the Festival. Get tickets at https://buff.ly/3apvtYc
#FilmSpotlight: GOLDEN VOICES קולות רקע is a heartfelt dramedy about two Russian voice actors who embark on a new journey in Israel. Watch it TONIGHT at 9pm, followed by an interview with director Evgeny Ruman, moderated by Former @Israel Film Fund CEO Katriel Schory. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3pg0nqb
#FilmSpotlight: THE BAND'S VISIT ביקור התזמורת is a dramedy about an Egyptian band stuck in a small Israeli town. Watch it TONIGHT at 7pm, followed by an interview with director Eran Kolirin and actor Sasson Gabai, moderated by @DeadlineHollywood's Tom Grater. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3mIOQy6
ICYMI: Both SUBLET סאבלט and INCITEMENT ימים נוראים will be available to watch THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA until December 27. You won't want to miss these! Get your tickets here:
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#Film Spotlight: LAILA IN HAIFA לילה בחיפה tells the interconnected stories of five women in Haifa over the course of one night. Watch our closing night film this SUNDAY, followed by an interview with Director Amos Gitai, moderated by @Columbia University Professor Richard Peña. Tickets are limited! Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3nIS99M
ICYMI: Ophir Award winner ASIA אסיה will be available starting Dec. 26th at 12am until Dec. 27th as part of our "best of the fest" segment! Get tickets now at: https://buff.ly/2KD7xpL, and in the meantime, check out our exclusive interview with Director Ruthy Pribar and Stars Shira Haas and Alena Yiv at the link below.
Israel Film Festival 2020 - Now Online!Annette Insdorf interviews 3 Ophir Award winners at once - writer and director Ruthy Pribar, lead actress Alena Yiv, a...
#FilmSpotlight: THE CAKEMAKER האופה מברלין is a mesmerizing drama about a German baker who begins working in a café owned by his former lover's widow. Watch it TONIGHT at 9pm, followed by an exclusive interview with Director Ofir Raul Grazier, moderated by Actor and Filmmaker Michael Moshonov. Available for viewing NATIONWIDE through December 27. Buy tickets now: https://buff.ly/3mQg3ix
#FilmSpotlight: HONEYMOOD אחד בלב is a fun comedy about a bride and groom's journey on their wedding night. Watch it TONIGHT at 7PM, followed by an exclusive interview with Director Talya Lavie, moderated by Benjamin Freidenberg. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/37Hjjbp
ICYMI: The family drama THE ART OF WAITING בשורות טובות will be available NATIONWIDE through December 27. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3mkh7uE
#FilmSpotlight: Menachem Begin: Peace and War מנחם בגין; שלום ומלחמה blends rare archival footage with exclusive interviews to paint a portrait of Israel's sixth Prime Minister. Watch it TONIGHT at 9pm, followed by an exclusive interview with Director Levi Zini, moderated by Film Critic Tim Grierson. Available NATIONWIDE through December 27. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/2WDt4kD
Ahead of our screening of THE CAKEMAKER האופה מברלין on Dec. 24th, check this out: two British bakers, Georgia Green and Lee’at Gentely, now living in Tel Aviv, make a fabulous rainbow cake to cheer your day! Video courtesy of ISRAEL21c
Watch British bakers Georgia Green and Lee’at Gentely, who now live in Tel Aviv, make a fabulous rainbow cake to cheer your day!
#FilmSpotlight: PEACHES AND CREAM קצפת ודובדבנים is a lighthearted comedy about a neurotic director who has an emotional breakdown on the night of his new film's release, leading to a night filled with wild adventures. See it TONIGHT at 7pm. Buy tickets now: https://buff.ly/3h81khy
ICYMI: The 2013 Kaveret/Poogy Reunion Concert is available NATIONWIDE through December 27! Check it out now: https://buff.ly/38cXAqL
#FilmSpotlight: FILL THE VOID למלא את החלל is a tender drama about an 18-year old woman forced to choose between her desires and those of her family following her sister's death. Watch it TONIGHT at 7PM. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/38wZu5O
#FilmSpotlight: MURDER AT CINEMA NORTH רצח בקולנוע צפון is a gripping documentary about a killing, and the consequences it has on all involved, even decades later. Watch it TONIGHT at 7pm, followed by a conversation with Director Avida Livny and journalist Yaron London. Available CALIFORNIA-WIDE through December 27. Buy your tickets here: https://buff.ly/37nJRhK
TONIGHT: Tune in for AULCIE אולסי -- a documentary about the rise and fall of Maccabi Tel Aviv star Aulcie Perry. Afterward, join us for an interview with Perry and Director Dani Menkin, moderated by Deadline Hollywood Reporter Tom Grater. Available for viewing CALIFORNIA-WIDE through December 27. Buy tickets now: https://buff.ly/3oXH30S
Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors! The 34th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL simply would not be possible without you! To see the full list, visit: https://buff.ly/2Woxo78
There's still time to get tickets for the LA premiere of Eytan Fox's SUBLET סאבלט! Watch it TONIGHT at 8:30pm by getting tickets here: https://buff.ly/34iBmTj
TONIGHT: In honor of the late actor Yehuda Barkan, watch LOVE IN SUSPENDERS אהבה בשלייקס, an uplifting story about the romance between two widows. Following the screening, enjoy an exclusive interview with Director Jorge Weller and Actors Nitza Shaul and Michal Yanay, moderated by Oded Grober. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3apvtYc
TODAY: Watch SKY RAIDERS הרפתקה בשחקים, an exciting family-friendly adventure about three people trying to fix an antique plane. After the screening, enjoy an exclusive Q&A with Director Lior Chafetz, moderated by former Israel Film Fund CEO Katriel Schory. Buy tickets now: https://buff.ly/3asdxw6
#FilmSpotlight: THE ART OF WAITING בשורות טובות, a riveting dramedy about a couple's challenging journey to have a baby, is based on the true story of Director Erez Tadmor. Watch it TONIGHT at 9:00 pm by purchasing tickets here: https://buff.ly/3mkh7uE
TONIGHT: The award-winning film HERE WE ARE הנה אנחנו is a heartfelt drama about a father and his autistic son on the road together. The screening will be followed by an interview with the film’s director, Nir Bergman, and actor Shai Avivi, moderated by film critic Kenneth Turan. Watch tonight, Dec. 19th at 7:00 pm, buy purchasing tickets here: https://buff.ly/37nmsNl
THIS SUNDAY, join us for out Centerpiece Spotlight Film: SUBLET סאבלט. Director Eytan
Fox's first English-Language film, this movie stars Tony Award Winner John Benjamin Hickey and Niv Nissim. Afterwards, tune in for an interview with Fox, conducted by Jerusalem Post film critic Hannah Brown. Available for viewing until December 27. Get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3ajGqdU
You’re invited to the biggest unity event in the Jewish world. Tonight, at 5PM PT join us on our page for #Illuminate2020. Share in this historic virtual event, broadcast from the Old City of Jerusalem, with special guests Reuven Ruvi Rivlin - ראובן רובי ריבלין , Minister עומר ינקלביץ׳ - Omer Yankelevitch Co-Founder and Chairman of Genesis Philanthropy Group Michael Friedman, עידן רייכל - Idan Raichel, Shira Haas Jess Glynne and more.
We and Jewish communities from all over the world can’t wait to celebrate with you at 5PM PT.
הייעוד המשותף שלנו
Our Common Destiny
Ministry of Diaspora Affairs משרד התפוצות
Genesis Philanthropy Group
Reuven Ruvi Rivlin - ראובן רובי ריבלין
עומר ינקלביץ׳ - Omer Yankelevitch
TONIGHT: AFRICA אפריקה by Oren Gerner. This film follows the life of a recently retired man who undergoes a spiritual journey after losing his role in the local festival and finds himself feeling useless. After the screening, watch an exclusive interview with writer/director Oren Gerner and his parents Meir and Maya, who are also the film's lead actors, moderated by film critic Yair Raveh. Get tickets here: https://buff.ly/3mlqGt7
#FilmSpotlight: BABA JOON באבא ג'ון is a tender family drama about a father who would like his son to carry on the family legacy, despite his son's different passion. See it TONIGHT at 9pm PT, followed by an interview with Director Yuval Delshad and Lead Actor Navid Neghaban, moderated by @JLTV television host Brad Pomerance. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/2Wp5Iiu
#FilmSpotlight: GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM גט: המשפט של ויויאן אמסלם is a gripping drama about the efforts of one woman to get divorced from her devoutly religious husband and attain her freedom. Watch it TONIGHT at 7pm PT, followed by a Q&A with Director Shlomi Elkabetz, and Actor Menashe Noy, moderated by Rita Kupfer. Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/3p2QHiT
Missed our Opening Night festivities? You can still watch the 2013 Kaveret/Poogy concert! The concert is available NATIONWIDE for the next two weeks at: https://buff.ly/38cXAqL
Thank you to the Jewish Journal for showcasing our spectacular lineup of films for this year's Festival. To see more information on our program and purchase tickets, please visit https://buff.ly/37Q89jy
The 34th annual Israel Film Festival will present a stellar lineup of offerings this year in a virtual format.
#FilmSpotlight: THE PROPHET הנביא כהנא is a fascinating documentary about radical Israeli politician Rabbi Meir Kahane. Watch it TONIGHT at 7pm PT at the ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL, followed by an interview with director Ilan Rubin Fields. Available for viewing nationwide. Buy tickets here: https://buff.ly/34cX630
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❗️FINAL WEEKEND❗️ A middle-aged single father copes with his teenage daughter's wish to end her life. See the Los Angeles Premiere of THE DAY AFTER I'M GONE tomorrow, 11/23 at 9:30 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and showtimes: https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/the-day-after-im-gone/
FINAL SCREENING OF GOLDA The eventful story of Golda Meir's term as Prime Minister of Israel. See the West Coast Premiere of GOLDA today, Thurs. Nov 21 at 5:00 PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts in Beverly Hills. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/golda/
In 2002, Tel Aviv police officer Salim was murdered by a terrorist, but his brother has doubts about the official account. Join SPECIAL GUEST Director Ramy A. Katz for the West Coast Premiere of CAUSE OF DEATH today, Wed. Nov 20 at 5:00 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/cause-of-death/
A young teacher named Matan has to prepare his class for the final exam and deal with an unresolved chapter in front of his father. See the U.S. Premiere of UNSEEN today, Tues. Nov 19 at 7:15 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/unseen/
The first documentary project unfolding the story of the transit camps in a thorough and comprehensive way, unraveling the many stories of the camp residents. See the U.S. Premiere of MA’ABAROT today, Tues. Nov 19 at 5:00 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/maabarot/
Last night's SOLD OUT screening of FORGIVENESS at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino! Thank you! We're entering the second week of the Israel Film Festival, with even more new Israeli feature films, thought-provoking documentaries, innovative television series, and shorts. Get your tickets at www.israelfilmfestival.com.
A comedy-thriller created by mixing ISIS operatives, tough Mossad agents and a unique relationship between two young Muslim guys in the most rainbow-colored, song contest imaginable. Join special guest Producer Adar Shafron for the World Premiere of DOUZE POINTS today, Sun. Nov 17 at 3:00 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/douze-points/
The remarkable and controversial story of Benjamin Netanyahu's rise to power reflected through four decades of public appearances that changed Israel forever. Join special guest Narrator Alon Aboutboul for the Los Angeles Premiere of KING BIBI today, Sun. Nov 17 at 7:15 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/king-bibi/
Decades after leaving entertainment to become a Rabbi, Uri Zohar, a pioneer of Israeli cinema, is directing once again. See the U.S. Premiere of ZOHAR - THE RETURN today, Mon. Nov 18 at 5:00 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. See the trailer and buy tickets at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/zohar-the-return/
Three children from the West Bank are smuggled to the home of an Israeli Palestinian couple who live in Jaffa while a foreign film is being shot nearby. Join special guest Director Ram Loevy for the U.S. Premiere of THE DEAD OF JAFFA today, Mon. Nov 18 at 9:30 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. See the trailer and buy tickets at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/the-dead-of-jaffa/
INCITEMENT details the year leading to the assassination of Israel's Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin (1922-1995) from the point of view of the assassin. Join special guests Director Yaron Zilberman and Actor Yehuda Nahari Halevi for the U.S. Premiere today, Sat. Nov 16 at 9:45 PM at the Laemmle Ahrya Fine Arts in Beverly Hills. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/incitement/
Omri, a young soldier, was injured in a military operation. His loving family and loyal friends are fighting to bring him back to life. See the West Coast Premiere of GOOD MORNING SON today, Sat. Nov 16 at 5:00 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/good-morning-son/
The private life of a policeman Rashi is thrown out of balance by a sudden loss of authority on the job. Join special guest Actor Eran Naim for the West Coast Premiere of LOVE TRILOGY: CHAINED tomorrow, Sat. Nov 16 at 9:30 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/love-trilogy-chained/
The untold story of Shaike Ophir, one of the greatest Israeli actors of all time. Join special guest Director Ari Davidovich for a screening of SHAI K. today, Thu. Nov 14 at 7:15 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Tickets and more showtimes at www.israelfilmfestival.com/films/shai-k.
Tune in as we honor Arthur Cohn (2019 IFF Lifetime Achievement Award) and Sharon Harel-Cohen (2019 IFF Achievement in Film Award). The awards are being presented by actress Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction, The Whole Nine Yard, Nowhere to Run, Silverado) and Avi Lerner (Chairman/CEO, Millennium Media). See the schedule for the 33rd Israel Film Festival and buy tickets at www.israelfilmfestival.com.
We’re LIVE from the RED CARPET at the opening night of the 33rd Israel Film Festival, the largest showcase of Israeli cinema and television in North America! See the schedule and buy tickets at www.israelfilmfestival.com.
Join over 1,000 guests including celebrities, dignitaries, sponsors, and Israeli filmmakers at our exciting Opening Night Gala of the 33rd ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL on Nov. 12 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, featuring the U.S. Premiere of INCITEMENT, Israel’s Official Selection to the 2019 Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. This psychological thriller chronicles the year leading to the assassination of Israel’s prime minister Yitzhak Rabin. Tickets are going fast. Get your tickets now. www.israelfilmfestival.com/events/33rd-iff-opening-night-gala
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Starting the year 2019 with looking back at last year's #IsraelFilmFestival. Big thanks to InSync PLUS for the 32nd ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles trailer!
From Fauda director Rotem Shamir, join us today for the final screening of RESCUE BUS 300, an intense docu-drama based on the 1984 bus hijacking. Today, Sunday, November 18 at 9:30 PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle in Beverly Hills. Buy tickets at www.israelfilmfestival.com/films.
Legendary Israeli actor Lior Ashkenazi, currently playing in the LA Phil production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest," stars in The Conductor. See a Sneak Preview Spotlight Screening today, Wednesday, Nov 14 at 7:15 PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle in Beverly Hills, followed by the "Israeli TV - An American Success Story" Panel with guest actress Shira Haas. Sponsored by YES. Buy tickets now at israelfilmfestival.com/films.
At the age of seventy, famed Israeli satirist, Oscar-nominated director, and Holocaust survivor Ephraim Kishon, along with the assistance of journalist Yaron London, tells his life story through animation, archival footage, and interviews. See KISHON today, Tue Nov 13 at 3:00 PM, as part of the Jewish Identity Through Israeli Film program at the Skirball Cultural Center, followed by a Q&A with Dr. Yaffa Weisman. Tickets and more showtimes at www.israelfilmfestival.com/films.
Shadowed by a strict, military father, seventeen year old Ariella embarks on a dark quest where she will discover a secret to her father’s past that will lead them to confront one another. BROKEN MIRRORS has its U.S. Premiere TONIGHT with special guest Producer Ronit Reichman and Actress Shira Haas שירה האס. Su Nov 11 @ 7:45 PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle, Beverly Hills. Find more showtimes and buy tickets at israelfilmfestival.com/films/broken-mirrors.
See the L.A. Premiere of DOUBTFUL, the 2017 Jerusalem International Film Festival Winner for Best Debut Film and Best Cinematography, inspired by a true story. TODAY, Su Nov 11 @ 5:30 PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle, Beverly Hills. Find more showtimes and buy tickets at israelfilmfestival.com/films/doubtful.
Tonight is the West Coast Premiere of VIRGINS, the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival Winner for Best Actress, featuring a post-screening discussion with Producer Ofer Naim. Th Nov 8 @ 9:45 pm at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle in Beverly Hills. Find more showtimes and buy tickets at israelfilmfestival.com/films.
See the L.A. Premiere of RED COW, the 2018 Jerusalem International Film Festival Winner for Best Israeli Film, Best Debut Film, and Best Actress, featuring a post-screening discussion with Producer Itai Tamir. TONIGHT, Th Nov 8 @ 9:30 pm at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino. Find more showtimes and buy tickets at israelfilmfestival.com/films/red-cow.
A quick look into OUR BIGGEST FESTIVAL TO DATE! 31st ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, November 5-21, 2017. Get your tickets now! www.israelfilmfestival.com
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