Matchmaking 2
Matchmaking 2 (2024), directed by Erez Tadmor, is the delightful sequel to the acclaimed romantic comedy Matchmaking (screened at the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia in 2023). Returning to the vibrant world of macthmaking in the Orthodox Jewish community, the…
Highway 65
A compelling drama that delves into mystery and human connection. Set against the sweltering backdrop of Afula, far from Tel Aviv’s hustle, the film follows a 41-year-old police officer adjusting to life in a quiet town. Her routine is shattered…
The Ring
The Ring is a poignant tale of survival, redemption, and family inspired by true events. In 1944 Hungary, a young Jewish mother saves herself and her infant son from deportation by bribing a soldier with her cherished ring. Decades later…
Midlife
Midlife is a deeply moving Israeli drama that explores themes of faith, family, and transformation through the intertwined lives of two sisters. When Ahinoam leaves her ultra-Orthodox husband, she seeks refuge with her estranged sister Sari. Sari, who has long…
His Own Way
Dive into the extraordinary career of Avi Nesher, one of Israeli cinema’s most iconic filmmakers. This captivating documentary chronicles Nesher’s remarkable journey through five decades of filmmaking, from his groundbreaking debut with The Troupe to beloved classics like Turn Left…
Soda
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sea of Galilee in 1956, Soda tells the powerful story of Eva, a seamstress whose arrival in a close-knit community of Holocaust survivors sets off a storm of emotions and questions. As whispers…
Children of Nobody
Set in Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek neighborhood, Children of Nobody follows Jackie (Roy Assaf), a former at-risk youth, who inherits the responsibility of running a crumbling shelter for neglected and abused teens after the passing of its founder, Margalit (Tiki…
Bliss
Step into the lives of Sassi and Efi, an endearing couple whose love and humor light up the screen in Shemi Zarhin’s acclaimed film Bliss. As they navigate the struggles of life, including the debts left behind by Sassi’s estranged…
Full Support
Full Support celebrates the stories and journeys of women in a Jaffa bra shop’s fitting room. In honor of International Women’s Day, join us for a special pre-festival screening of this heartfelt film that delves into the complexities of womanhood,…
