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2.4.25
Wednesday
20:00

A Letter to David | Tom Shoval

Filmmaker Tom Shoval crafts a personal cinematic letter to David Cunio, who was abducted by Hamas from
Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, and has been held hostage in Gaza ever since.
David and his brother Eitan played the lead roles in Shoval's award-winning debut film,‘Youth’(Berlinale 2013), which centered around a kidnapping and depicted their strong bond. Shoval revisits that film's raw footage, unedited behind-the-scenes material, and auditions,
weaving them together in a documentary that serves as both a personal letter and a multi-layered portrayal of the new reality in war-torn Kibbutz Nir Oz, where many were murdered or abducted. This affecting visual journey reflects on what was and never will be again, the cruel separation of the brothers, and the inexplicable connection between life and cinema, memory and reality. The film does not use footage from October 7th but relies on existing materials as a testimony to the unimaginable. 

 

74 minutes, Israel 2025, Hebrew, Hebrew subtitles
Director: Tom Shoval
Producers: Alona Refuah, Maya Fischer, Roy Bareket, Nancy Spielberg

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16.4
Thursday
20:00

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)
17.4
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