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Jerusalem Film Fest: Cinema Illuminates World Amidst Turmoil
4 Jul
Summary
- The festival runs from July 9-19, presenting international and Israeli films.
- Acclaimed Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa is the guest of honor.
- Over 25 international guests and jurors will attend the prestigious event.
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival is set to illuminate the world through cinema from July 9 to July 19. Founded to showcase international films in Israel and promote local filmmaking, this year's event will be hosted at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the Lev Smadar theater. Festival CEO Roni Mahadav-Levin and artistic director Orr Sigoli lead the extensive program.
Esteemed Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa will be the guest of honor, receiving a special tribute at the opening ceremony. Loznitsa, a prominent figure in European cinema, will also preside over the jury for the Israeli Competition. His directorial work spans acclaimed documentaries and features, with twelve of his films previously screened at the festival.
The festival will host over 25 international guests and jurors, including filmmakers Steven Soderbergh, James Gray, and Katie Aselton, alongside numerous acclaimed directors, actors, and critics from around the globe. Notable films include Moshe Rosenthal's 'Tell Me Everything,' premiering in Israel, and works exploring history, Jewish identity, and human rights.
