Phantom Pains

My grandmother lost her son in the Holocaust, and with him, her conscience and compassion. Conversations with the women in my family uncover her tragic story and the impact she and her experiences still have on us. >>

A-Kitzar

The A-Kitzar Program, an initiative of the New Fund for Cinema and Television (NFCT) in collaboration with the Culture and Arts Council of Mifal HaPais and the Jerusalem Film and Television Fund, is a program designed to support and provide a platform for Haredi women filmmakers who wish to develop and produce independent, powerful short […] >>

The Essential Link – The Story of Wilfrid Israel

“Never in my life have I come in contact with a being so noble, so strong and as selfless as he was” Albert Einstein. Wilfrid Israel, the owner of a department store in the center of Berlin, was one of the great saviors of Jews during the Holocaust. However, very few people have heard of […] >>

From Language to Language

Ten artists, with language as an essential part of their life, speak about the relationship between their mother tongue, and Hebrew, Israel’s official language. Sometimes these artists live between two languages, and sometimes they do not speak the other language, but its music continues to echo… >>

Youthful Grace

Amir and Eliyahu, two teens living on the outskirts of Jerusalem, try to survive in a world of adult neglect. An unusual encounter on Passover Eve leads them on an unexpected journey. >>

72 Virgins

Part of “Moments, Israel 2002“: There is so much hate, our leaders are blind and there is nothing I can do to change the situation. On the other hand, I am willing to do anything, even the most absurd things, to stop this madness. Who’s with me? >>

Inbal Perlmutter- If You Let Me Go

Many remember the evening of Rosh Ha’Shana 25 years ago, when the news announced that 26-year-old Inbal Perlmutter was killed in a car crash. Despite her young age, the rebellious rocker had already achieved fame as lead singer for Ha’Mechashefot. Her career, as well as her personal life, had been turbulent, up until the inevitable […] >>

Indal

A group of young Ethiopians in a neighborhood in Ashdod, go to war against the local police who control terror in the neighborhood. They kidnap a policeman who deliberately caused the death of one of their friends in order to change the rules of the game against the establishment. The group is led by two […] >>

Turn Over the Stones

Long after he was locked in jail, isolated from society, Sami won his freedom, but he still had a hard time forgiving himself. Sami lives his life in a small container in the middle of the desert, while the big house he built for his wife Kohava, stands empty. Sami suffers from manic-depressive psychosis that […] >>

Carried Away

On a wild island live four women in harmony. A bra from different times, washed ashore on a stormy night, violates the balance of life on the island, causing chaos and destruction. The new object becomes the focus of a quarrel. “Carried away” is a parable of the immense power inherent in the female collective […] >>

A Lullaby for the Valley

Artist Eli Shamir paints the views from his studio balcony – fields stretching to the horizon, ancient oak trees, and a generation of farmers that is disappearing from the vistas of the Jezreel Valley. His large oil paintings are treasured by collectors worldwide. It was director Ben Shani’s encounter with one of Shamir’s works that […] >>

Simcha

Simcha is a dust monster who has lived for years under a boy’s bed, forging a unique friendship with him. As they both grow older, Simcha faces the fear that the boy might not need this friendship any longer. >>

After Midnight, The City’s Darkest Secret

Alon Kastiel, a convicted sex offender, operated in Tel Aviv for a whole decade, unhindered. One Facebook post changed everything, opening up the floodgates. 17 women filed official complaints and for a moment it seemed like justice would be served, but Kastiel was convicted of lesser offenses in a plea bargain. He was sentenced to […] >>

Mirrors

The relationship between a young girl and her father is being reflected as they spend time together in a car, driving on an endless road. >>

Partner with the Enemy

Two women, an Israeli and a Palestinian, are trying to build a business partnership. Brought together by a shared business acumen and knowledge of the logistics industry, the two combine forces to help Palestinian businessmen navigate the everyday absurdities of Israeli control of the West Bank. But while they help their clients to overcome the […] >>