LAISHA – The Story of a Women’s Magazine
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LAISHA – The Story of a Women’s Magazine
Since 1947, “La’Isha” has been Israel’s top women’s weekly. This film explores the 78-year bond between the magazine and its readers. From its male-led early years and beauty pageants to its feminist evolution, the magazine provided a “room of one’s own” while fueling body image debates. Through interviews, letters, and rare archives, the film reveals how “La’Isha” navigated the tension between commercial success and social change. It’s a journey into the heart of the female “tribal campfire,” questioning how a commercial magazine both reflected and transformed the identity and status of women in Israel over decades.
Festivals and Awards:
Docaviv Film Festival, Tel-Aviv Israel, 2026
Director: Anna Somershaf
Producer: Osnat Trabelsi
Production Company: Trabelsi Productions
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Film Name in Hebrew: הסודות של לאשה
Since 1947, “La’Isha” has been Israel’s top women’s weekly. This film explores the 78-year bond between the magazine and its readers. From its male-led early years and beauty pageants to its feminist evolution, the magazine provided a “room of one’s own” while fueling body image debates. Through interviews, letters, and rare archives, the film reveals how “La’Isha” navigated the tension between commercial success and social change. It’s a journey into the heart of the female “tribal campfire,” questioning how a commercial magazine both reflected and transformed the identity and status of women in Israel over decades.
Festivals and Awards:
Docaviv Film Festival, Tel-Aviv Israel, 2026
Director: Anna Somershaf
Producer: Osnat Trabelsi
Production Company: Trabelsi Productions
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Film Name in Hebrew: הסודות של לאשה


With the support of the Ministry of Culture - The Israel Film Council