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Israeli Cinema

Christiane

Dir.: Eden Emilie Maarek
| 31 minutes

Eden travels with her grandmother Sarah to France, where she was previously known as “Christiane.” While mapping out memories, Eden tries to fill in the gaps. A personal recreation of history and identity.

The Community

Dir.: Alex Osmolovsky
| 64 minutes

A portrait of Jewish life in Ukraine today, in the mirror of history and in the shadow of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The director returns to his homeland to witness this powerful reality firsthand, seeking to understand why, despite everything, the Jewish community continues to see Ukraine as its home.

A Jew in America – Torn Identity

Dir.: Naftaly Gliksberg
| 60 minutes

Through the eyes of American Jewry, this is a cinematic documentary of Identity, belonging and the ever-evolving relationship with Israel. Screening of Episode 2: Jewish Identity – On the cultural tensions and gaps that emerged following Israel's wars and the question of Jewish Identity.

Kugel

Created by: Yehonatan Indursky
| 90 minutes

The prequel to the beloved Shtisel. We meet father and daughter, Nuchem and Libbi, living in Antwerp’s Orthodox Jewish community. Libi teaches at seminary, but dreams of becoming a writer. When her parents separate, Libbi’s chances of finding a good match are hindered. Will she ever find a match or love?

Marathon Mom

Dir.: Rebecca Shore, Oren Rosenfeld
| 98 minutes

Beatie Deutsch is an ultra-Orthodox, world-class athlete, mother of five, who defies all stereotypes. We watch her grapple with setbacks, injuries, and psychological challenges. Will the single-minded pursuit of qualifying within the Olympic standard destroy her joy and passion for what she loves?

Modesty

Dir.: Mordechai Vardi, Raya Vardi Teboulle
| 62 minutes

Father and daughter, both filmmakers, embark upon a cinematic journey exploring the discourse on sexuality within the religious Zionist community. The film examines boundaries, dynamics between men and women, and taboo subjects not usually discussed.