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The Last Battle of the “Teheran Children”
Avraham, Ziggy, Schreiber and Robinson form the uncrowned governing council of the “Teheran Children.” The four represent 217 Holocaust orphans who are now bringing legal action against the State of Israel for funds received from Germany for their rehabilitation. In their old age, they have set out to battle the State of Israel, a state which […] >>
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Liraz was one of the lucky ones. She survived the night that took away everything she loved. Her partner, her friends, her dreams. They all died in a senseless massacre at the NOVA party on the 7th of October. Now, she has a mission. To create a fractal tattoo that will immortalize the 364 souls […] >>
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Yamna is an 82-year-old miracle-worker and righteous woman from Sderot. The film depicts her unique character and rituals, her eastern culture and her effort to bequeath her mystical power to the next generation Yamna’s story is told through the people who come to her for help as we are offered a glimpse into some of […] >>
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A 5-part docu-drama that examines the concept of the total artist. Its protagonists are all iconic figures, “paragons of culture,” whose contribution to the cultural landscape was decisive and unique, and yet they never considered their work as being a separate, distinct part of their lives. These are people who responded to the state of […] >>
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The borders of Israel are fraught with high tension. Since October 7th, uncertainty about the enemy’s next move has left residents in a state of perpetual anxiety. The pressure leads to bizarre situations, with no clear end in sight. Stories oscillate between tangible borders and imagined ones, painting a picture of a society struggling to […] >>
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The film, which is based on a true story, follows Salma, a young, beautiful and rebellious Arab woman. Salma tries to break the social norms and customs .she lives in conflict between her lifestyle and the conservative mentality of her family. Salma suffers from violence in her family. She tries to achieve independence, therefore she […] >>
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Following the October 7th massacre, Netiv HaAsara and Kibbutz Zikim residents were evacuated to the ‘Ye’arim’ Hotel in the Jerusalem hills. The film portrays a diverse array of characters including evacuees, hotel staff, and volunteers, presenting a mosaic of voices and stories. Amidst the uncertainty and questions about returning home, it explores the reconstruction of […] >>
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Footsteps in Jerusalem is a tribute to David Perlov and to his 1963 revolutionary film “In Jerusalem”, made a few years before the ‘67 War. The film, which won the bronze medal at the Venice Film Festival in 1963, was produced at a time when Jerusalem was divided between Jordan and Israel by “no-man’s land” […] >>
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Dr. Rudy was an iconic psycho-guru and founder of “The Rudy Psychoanalytic Institute” – the largest in Israel during the 70’s. His controversial therapy methods forced him to fight for his reputation and the institute’s survival. His demise raises questions regarding abuse of power and moral boundaries. >>
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The Last Righteous Man portrays the story of the Abuhazira family, a Jewish-Moroccan dynasty that has been leading Jewish-Moroccan and Israeli communities for two centuries. Through the story of Baba Sali and his younger brother Baba Khaki, the film reveals the story of a Moroccan aristocratic rabbinical family and its transformation into a leading family […] >>
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Paris 1962. Oded is 12 years old when his father reveals to him he’s a secret agent for the Israeli Mossad and makes him swear to secrecy because his life depends on it. When his father leaves on his mission to Cairo assuming the identity of Wolfgang Lotz – a German millionaire, ex Nazi, playboy […] >>
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The Queen Has No Crown is a documentary film of Tomer Heymann’s that navigates the intimate lives of five brothers and their mother, as they experience the pains of exile and the joys of family bonding. Three of the Heymann sons take their families and leave Israel, one after the other, for “better” lives in […] >>
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Near Far is a six-part documentary series focusing on the Y and X generations of the 1948 Palestinians. We follow seven charismatic and opinionated young people, who are debating about where to live: should they stay where they grew up, move to a mixed city or one with a Jewish majority, or return home? The […] >>


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