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20.3.26

Friday

11:00

The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen.

The Impressionists, once scorned and penniless, revolutionized art with their 1874 exhibition, which took place outside official channels. This film explores the passion and rebellion behind their groundbreaking work, told through the words of artists, the press, and the people of Paris, 150 years ago. Experience the exhibition that changed everything.

Director: Ali Ray

United Kingdom 2025 | 90 min. | English | Hebrew subtitles

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Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is held the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. The film was made in close collaboration with the National Gallery.

Director: David Bickerstaff. UK 2024 | 92 minutes | English | Hebrew subtitles

Important notice

The upcoming events at Sela will not be held as scheduled.

To all our friends,

Due to the current security situation and in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Home Front Command and the Weizmann Institute of Science, the upcoming events at Sela will not be held as scheduled.

Certain performances will be rescheduled to future dates, and you certainly have the option to cancel and receive a refund.

We will keep you updated and address all inquiries once activities resume.

Wishing for better days ahead.

Entry is free (based on availability)

Nir Oz - Heaven | Hell, Yaron Zilberman - Episodes 1-3

A special screening of Yaron Zilberman’s (Valley of Tears) extraordinary documentary project, featuring 12 out of 17 episodes telling the harrowing, tragic, and heroic story of the residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, more than a quarter of whom were kidnapped or murdered. The series offers an intimate, in-depth portrait of the traumatic experiences of the kibbutz’s residents, alongside the kibbutz’s fascinating history and the unique communal bond of this one large family that endured a horrific massacre and is now seeking ways to survive, heal, and even grow, while preserving the dignity and memory of the victims. Each episode is dedicated to a different personal story

On Saturday, we offer a discussion with the creator of the series, Yaron Zilberman and residents of the Nir Oz community

Episode 1: The Magnitude of the Horror
Natan Bahat, and Shlomo and Hannah’le Margalit, among the founders of the kibbutz, recount what happened on that terrible day (50 min)

Episode 2: The Wound Wants to Heal and Reopens
Dorin and B.J., who installed locks and saved lives; and Hadas Adar, whose husband Tamir went out to fight the hundreds of terrorists (47 min)

Episode 3: If Only I Believed in the Afterlife
The Fauker family, Eyal and Tal Barad. One family, two safe rooms, fighting for their lives. (60 min

Total duration: 177 minutes (including a 10-minute intermission between episodes)