Nominated films about Israel and the Palestinian territories, meanwhile, took on new dimensions in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
The new film paints a haunting portrait of one face behind all the headlines about immigration.
This year’s edition will feature about 20 movies by leading filmmakers from Israel, including premieres as well as a rich selection of the best documentary cinema from the past year.
Qedar said the film will be shown on January 9 in the Freud Museum in Vienna. “That will be a very powerful night, like a séance. I’m very curious how the film will be accepted.”
One thing is certain: Audiences are eager to see these diverse stories of Jewish life from Israel and around the world.
The Cinemamed Brussels Mediterranean Film Festival announced last Wednesday that it would not be screening Yolande Zauberman's The Belle from Gaza.
In his red carpet interview, Isaacs did not comment on the pin.
Haifa Film Festival returns with global hits, festive events, and Israeli cinema, opening December 31.
While the festival provides a platform for local filmmakers, it also celebrates international voices. This year, over 70 films from 16 countries will be screened.
In the presence of many prominent artists, last year’s festival was postponed in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.
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