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7.4.25
Monday
20:00

Halisa | Sophie Artus

Winner of the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Haifa International Film Festival – a gentle, human and deeply moving story of two young women who are suddenly brought together by fate, perhaps at exactly the right moment in their lives: the head nurse in a well-baby clinic in a Haifa neighborhood who is undergoing fertility treatments, starring Noa Koler in a widely acclaimed performance, and a young mother in distress (Dana Berkovich). 

The film received five Ophir Award nominations, including Best Feature Film, thanks to the original story, and the sensitive, reserved and wise direction. 
By Sophie Artus, with the heartwarming performances of the two lead actresses.
“The female protagonist is strong, complex and relatable. The many supporting characters are written and directed with a sensitive and sure hand, and all in a compassionate, collaborative and touching way.” From the jury statement, Haifa Film Festival, January 25.



Director: Sophie Artus 
Israel 2024, Hebrew, 102 minutes
 

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5.12
Friday
11:00

Exhibition on Screen: Klimt & The Kiss

England’s ‘Exhibitions on Screen’ returns with a new series of films created as part of the global project in collaboration with the best museums and galleries worldwide. Through cinematic wanderings in museum halls and insights from top historians, curators, and art critics, these films draw viewers into a captivating journey into the lives and works of some of the greatest artists in history.

 

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting – and just who was the artist who created it?  Delving into the details of real gold, decorative designs, symbolism and simmering erotica, a close study of the painting takes us to the remarkable turn of the century Vienna when a new world was battling with the old. Klimt was a titan of the Art Nouveau movement, creating decadent new worlds which merged tender sensuality, ancient mythology and radical modernity. Discover the scandalous life and the rich tapestry of extraordinary influences behind one of the world’s favorite paintings in this powerful, gripping and passionate film. Uncover Klimt’s scandalous life, his Art Nouveau brilliance, and the rich influences behind this unforgettable 


Director: Ali Ray 
United Kingdom 2023 | 90 minutes | German and English, subtitles in Hebrew 
 
8.12
Monday
20:00

Premiere screening: A burning man | Eyal Halfon

Winner of the Best Israeli Film Award at the Haifa International Film Festival, for which Shai Avivi also won Best Actor:


A father drives his soldier son to a remote military base, where he says goodbye and is immediately seized by a deep-seated anxiety, terrified he may never see his son again. The man, in his mid-fifties, plants himself near the camp's fence, refusing to leave as if his unwavering presence could somehow shield his son.
His own life is at a standstill, too, forcing him to confront long-avoided decisions that will set his future back in motion . As he waits a series of unexpected visitors appear and vanish. Still, Yona Kimchi remains beneath the tree - waiting for news, or for a greeting.

 

StageTalk: Following the screening, a conversation with the film director Eyal Halfon


Screenplay and Director: Eyal Halfon
Cast: Shai Avivi, Suzanna Papian, Naveh Tzur, Noam Frank, Ran Kaplan, Benny Avni


Israel 2025| min 103 | Hebrew