Events

To mark its 200th birthday, this heartfelt film explores the National Gallery through the eyes of those it has touched-from staff to royals, visitors to celebrities. Each shares a personal connection and a favorite artwork, creating a rich, intimate portrait of one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions.

Directed by Phil Grabsky and Ali Ray

United Kingdom 2024 | 90 minutes | English, Hebrew subtitles

 

The film that opened the Jerusalem Film Festival

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will become his comeback film. When Nora declines, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.
Winner of the Grand Prix in Cannes earlier this year, Joachim Trier’s sixth film is an intimate and moving exploration of family, memories, and the healing power of art. 


Director: Joachim Trier
Cast: Renate Reinsve ('The Worst Person in the World'), Stellan Skarsgard ('Breaking the Waves'), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Anders Danielsen Lie

132 min. | Norwegian, English | Hebrew and English subtitles 
 

As part of the “Poetry of Science” project, a prize is awarded annually to scientists who create and write poetry or prose by the Weizmann Institute of Science.  
The competition reflects the affinity between science and the humanities, encouraging scientists to engage in artistic creativity.

An evening of poetry, meeting the award winners and music by Talia Danzig.

Conducted under the auspices of the Weizmann-Mandel Program.
 

The event will be held in Hebrew