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DOCAVIV - THE TEL AVIV INTERNATIONAL
DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

11-20 May 2023

Director: Itamar Alkalay

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DOCAVIV - THE TEL AVIV INTERNATIONAL
DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

11-20 May 2023

Director: Itamar Alkalay

Best-selling

My Name is Alfred Hitchcock

Discover Alfred Hitchcock's trade secrets on an intimate tour of his greatest films, led by the master himself

Pianoforte

21 days of suspense, humor, human moments, and wonderful music at The International Chopin Piano Competition

Patrick and the Whale

What's on a whale's mind? A stunning study of a naturalist-videographer’s rare bond with majestic sea mammals

Queen of the Deuce

Chelly Wilson built an empire of porn cinemas and rose to fame and power in ‘70s New York

Close To Vermeer

The preparations for a giant Vermeer exhibition are well underway, and behind the scenes emotions run sky high

Joan Baez I Am A Noise

Joan Baez shares her diaries, family secrets, and therapy sessions—all to the tune of a wonderful soundtrack

Apolonia, Apolonia

Raised in the heart of Parisian bohemia, young charismatic Apolonia discovers herself as a woman and an artist

Israeli

Radio Propaganda

Threatened with a death sentence for its founders, a propaganda radio station stirred up the Arab world

Lies I Told Myself

A cinematic family odyssey on love, lies, betrayals and everything in between

Two Hours a Day

A mysterious illness sends the director to the hospital during pregnancy. Digital hallucinations surround her

Incoming Call

A first glance at the dramas that take place in the anonymous helplines of the ERAN (Emotional First Aid)

A Minor Crime

Four actors reenact the investigation against the man who sexually abused the filmmaker when she was a child

Before Bedtime

Three years after a terminal ALS diagnosis, Michal lost everything she was, except for being a mother.

Kiki

Before Kiki is sent to juvenile prison, authorities give him one last chance: a therapeutic trip to the desert

Tzipora And Rachel Are Not Dead

After 30 years, Tahel finally persuades her sister to leave the psychiatric hospital and move in with her.

Bella’s Daughter

19-year-old Tsehla has an unwanted pregnancy, which brings her to revisit her relationship with her mother.

The Child Within Me

Poliker looks back on his past and engages in an intimate and moving conversation about his life and music.

Inbal Perlmutter— If you let me go

A rare and honest glimpse into Inbal Perlmutter’s true story.

The Center

The story of the first shopping mall in Israel, Dizengoff Center that has since become an icon

End of Love Season

At 75, Geula broke up with her husband Arik,77. A contractor built a wall, dividing the family house in two

Golda’s Prince

This rise and fall story of Moti Sternfeld, a legendary Tel Aviv skateboarder of the early 2000s

Nurith Aviv — Woman with a Camera

The groundbreaking story of Nurith Aviv, the first woman film cinematographer in Europe.

Award Winners

Theatre Of Violence

Dominic Ongwen—both victim and murderer—was a child soldier in Uganda. Can he be held liable for his actions?

Kokomo City

Four Black American trans women sex workers tell all in a daring and beautifully stylized film

Turn Every Page

The two American literary giants collaborate on one more masterpiece

Casa Susanna

The story of a secret haven where trans women and crossdressers could be themselves, back when it was a crime

The Klezmer Project

A witty and romantic love story about a search for what remains of the beautifully diverse klezmer culture

Paradise

A tiny Siberian village fights a fire-breathing dragon in a blend between fairytale and ecological disaster

Pornomelancolía

Sex influencer Lalo Santos is surrounded by desire and adoring fans, yet his life is steeped in melancholy

De Humani Corporis Fabrica

Invasive cameras take us on a magical journey through mysterious places deep inside the human body

SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams

A colorful and inspiring portrait of visionary craftsman Salvatore Ferragamo, the greatest Italian shoemaker

Nathan—ism

Nathan Hilu, who guarded top Nazi war criminals in Nuremberg, cannot stop creating art from his memories

Manifesto

A unique collage of personal testimonies reveals the hardship and cruelty of adolescence in today’s Russia

To Kill A Tiger

Seeking justice after his daughter’s rape, a father fights tradition, his community and the Indian authorities

A Bunch of Amateurs

These aging eccentric Brits are staunchly refusing to give up their sense of humor and love of cinema

The Eternal Memory

As a top Chilean political commentator slowly loses his memory, 25 years of love are put to the test

Last Things

Deborah Stratman combines sights, sounds, science, and fiction into an alternative narrative of evolution

Online Screening

Lies I Told Myself

A cinematic family odyssey on love, lies, betrayals and everything in between

Two Hours a Day

A mysterious illness sends the director to the hospital during pregnancy. Digital hallucinations surround her

Incoming Call

A first glance at the dramas that take place in the anonymous helplines of the ERAN (Emotional First Aid)

The Last Seagull

After years of trying to ensnare wealthy lady tourists, Ivan the Bulgarian “seagull” yearns to settle down

Rosemary A.D. (After Dad)

An animated love letter from a father to his baby girl, who changed his life and forced him to face his fears

Radiadio

Decades pass, but one constant remains: on Passover the family gets together—in person or online—for the Seder

Before Bedtime

Three years after a terminal ALS diagnosis, Michal lost everything she was, except for being a mother.

Bella’s Daughter

19-year-old Tsehla has an unwanted pregnancy, which brings her to revisit her relationship with her mother.

The Colour of Ink

The riveting history of ink as seen through the eyes of a master ink-maker who uses highly unusual ingredients

Iron Butterflies

A remarkably deep and distinctively stylized exposé about the truth behind the 2014 Malaysian plane crash

Paradise

A tiny Siberian village fights a fire-breathing dragon in a blend between fairytale and ecological disaster

Patrick and the Whale

What's on a whale's mind? A stunning study of a naturalist-videographer’s rare bond with majestic sea mammals

Future Brilliant

Gisele dreams of love and a career. Will the filmmaker’s tetraplegic sister make her dreams come true?

End of Love Season

At 75, Geula broke up with her husband Arik,77. A contractor built a wall, dividing the family house in two

Nathan—ism

Nathan Hilu, who guarded top Nazi war criminals in Nuremberg, cannot stop creating art from his memories

Music docs

Radio Propaganda

Threatened with a death sentence for its founders, a propaganda radio station stirred up the Arab world

Pianoforte

21 days of suspense, humor, human moments, and wonderful music at The International Chopin Piano Competition

The Child Within Me

Poliker looks back on his past and engages in an intimate and moving conversation about his life and music.

Inbal Perlmutter— If you let me go

A rare and honest glimpse into Inbal Perlmutter’s true story.

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

Martin Scorsese lovingly turns his camera to the genre-bending rock performer David Johansen

Miúcha, the Voice of Bossa Nova

The story of Miúcha, the Bossa Nova star who never stepped out of the giants’ shadow despite her vast talent

Little Richard: I Am Everything

The story of Little Richard, the queer kid who got kicked out from home and became a rock ‘n’ roll legend

Days of Pick

The dramatic life story of Tsvika Pick, in his own words, and from those closest to him

Joan Baez I Am A Noise

Joan Baez shares her diaries, family secrets, and therapy sessions—all to the tune of a wonderful soundtrack

Bobi Wine: The People’s President

Ugandan ghetto pop star Bobi Wine dares to become the voice of resistance in a country longing for freedom

Love to Love You, Donna Summer

A deep, intimate, and immersive biography of Donna Summer, the singer-songwriter who invented sexy pop

The optimists

Kristos, the Last Child

Kristos, the only child in a tiny island community, faces the fear and excitement of saying goodbye to home

My Name is Alfred Hitchcock

Discover Alfred Hitchcock's trade secrets on an intimate tour of his greatest films, led by the master himself

Turn Every Page

The two American literary giants collaborate on one more masterpiece

The Klezmer Project

A witty and romantic love story about a search for what remains of the beautifully diverse klezmer culture

Patrick and the Whale

What's on a whale's mind? A stunning study of a naturalist-videographer’s rare bond with majestic sea mammals

Queen of the Deuce

Chelly Wilson built an empire of porn cinemas and rose to fame and power in ‘70s New York

A Bunch of Amateurs

These aging eccentric Brits are staunchly refusing to give up their sense of humor and love of cinema

Fashion Reimagined

The daughter of environmental activists who raised her on a remote eco-friendly homestead, Mother of Pearl designer Amy Powney has always felt out of place in the fashion world. Fashion Reimagined follows Powney’s trajectory from outsider to industry leader as she sets out to create a collection that’s ethical and sustainable at every level, from fiber to finished garment. Powney’s journey will take her from idyllic Uruguayan sheep pastures to an Austrian garment factory powered by steam, exposing the mind-boggling complexity and waste of the global supply chain at every turn.

The artists: art and architecture docs

My Name is Alfred Hitchcock

Discover Alfred Hitchcock's trade secrets on an intimate tour of his greatest films, led by the master himself

Turn Every Page

The two American literary giants collaborate on one more masterpiece

The Colour of Ink

The riveting history of ink as seen through the eyes of a master ink-maker who uses highly unusual ingredients

The Klezmer Project

A witty and romantic love story about a search for what remains of the beautifully diverse klezmer culture

Pianoforte

21 days of suspense, humor, human moments, and wonderful music at The International Chopin Piano Competition

The Center

The story of the first shopping mall in Israel, Dizengoff Center that has since become an icon

SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams

A colorful and inspiring portrait of visionary craftsman Salvatore Ferragamo, the greatest Italian shoemaker

Nathan—ism

Nathan Hilu, who guarded top Nazi war criminals in Nuremberg, cannot stop creating art from his memories

Nurith Aviv — Woman with a Camera

The groundbreaking story of Nurith Aviv, the first woman film cinematographer in Europe.

Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV

More than an artist, Nam June Paik was a prophet, and his technological vision is now more relevant than ever

Dancing Pina

Young dancers in Germany and Africa rediscover the work of Pina Bausch, and through it - meet themselves anew

Much Ado About Dying

When your dying uncle’s a drama queen, the only option is to get naked, dance with him and turn it into a film

Little Richard: I Am Everything

The story of Little Richard, the queer kid who got kicked out from home and became a rock ‘n’ roll legend

The Disappearance of Shere Hite

The colorful and surprising story of Shere Hite, whose study upended the conversation around female sexuality

A Bunch of Amateurs

These aging eccentric Brits are staunchly refusing to give up their sense of humor and love of cinema

Around the world

Theatre Of Violence

Dominic Ongwen—both victim and murderer—was a child soldier in Uganda. Can he be held liable for his actions?

Kristos, the Last Child

Kristos, the only child in a tiny island community, faces the fear and excitement of saying goodbye to home

The Klezmer Project

A witty and romantic love story about a search for what remains of the beautifully diverse klezmer culture

Paradise

A tiny Siberian village fights a fire-breathing dragon in a blend between fairytale and ecological disaster

Patrick and the Whale

What's on a whale's mind? A stunning study of a naturalist-videographer’s rare bond with majestic sea mammals

To Kill A Tiger

Seeking justice after his daughter’s rape, a father fights tradition, his community and the Indian authorities

AUM: The Cult At The End Of The World

How did Shoko Asahara manage to start a deadly cult in Japan without anyone seeing the danger?

Castle, The—

Justina the housekeeper inherited a sprawling castle, but happily-ever-afters only happen in fairytales

Bobi Wine: The People’s President

Ugandan ghetto pop star Bobi Wine dares to become the voice of resistance in a country longing for freedom

Against all Odds

Incoming Call

A first glance at the dramas that take place in the anonymous helplines of the ERAN (Emotional First Aid)

The Last Rider

The dramatic story of Greg Lemond, the unlikely winner of the most thrilling Tour de France in history

Kiki

Before Kiki is sent to juvenile prison, authorities give him one last chance: a therapeutic trip to the desert

Paradise

A tiny Siberian village fights a fire-breathing dragon in a blend between fairytale and ecological disaster

Future Brilliant

Gisele dreams of love and a career. Will the filmmaker’s tetraplegic sister make her dreams come true?

Angels

The courageous healing journey of eight people—women and men—who were sexually abused as children

Searching for Sugar Man

Rodriguez, a Mexican-American musician, released two failed albums in the early 1970's and became a superstar in South Africa without his knowledge. Two of his fans there decide to find out what happened to him, only to discover that the real story defies the imagination. Rodriguez is just as big as Bob Dylan in the South African rock scene. He influenced a whole generation of musicians. This film reconstructs the remarkable circumstances in which a man could be a construction worker and a superstar at the same time, but not in the same place. As the fans' search commences, they learn some remarkable details about their idol's life. Meanwhile the film's soundtrack exposes the audience to Rodriguez's amazing, but long-forgotten music. Beyond being a fascinating story about how incidental fame and anonymity really are, Sugar Man is a vivid example of the power music has to move across distant continents, only to return home in the end.

Wedding Night

The wedding night is the night of all nights in ultra-Orthodox society.

Red Herring

A terminal illness helps the filmmaker break through his parents' English stoicism and find a candid intimacy

To Kill A Tiger

Seeking justice after his daughter’s rape, a father fights tradition, his community and the Indian authorities

Free Money

When poor Kenyan villagers begin receiving “free paychecks,” their lives change in unpredictable ways

Yossi Sarid

The life story of the oppositionist Yossi Sarid, who refused to compromise despite the consequences.

Mourning in Lod

The fates of 3 families are inextricably intertwined in a vicious cycle of violence in the mixed city of Lod

A Bunch of Amateurs

These aging eccentric Brits are staunchly refusing to give up their sense of humor and love of cinema

The Eternal Memory

As a top Chilean political commentator slowly loses his memory, 25 years of love are put to the test

Extraordinary Women

A Minor Crime

Four actors reenact the investigation against the man who sexually abused the filmmaker when she was a child

Kokomo City

Four Black American trans women sex workers tell all in a daring and beautifully stylized film

Casa Susanna

The story of a secret haven where trans women and crossdressers could be themselves, back when it was a crime

Tzipora And Rachel Are Not Dead

After 30 years, Tahel finally persuades her sister to leave the psychiatric hospital and move in with her.

Inbal Perlmutter— If you let me go

A rare and honest glimpse into Inbal Perlmutter’s true story.

Nurith Aviv — Woman with a Camera

The groundbreaking story of Nurith Aviv, the first woman film cinematographer in Europe.

Nora

Nora lives in a shelter for bats she built but no place is safe from pain, loss and love

Queen of the Deuce

Chelly Wilson built an empire of porn cinemas and rose to fame and power in ‘70s New York

Miúcha, the Voice of Bossa Nova

The story of Miúcha, the Bossa Nova star who never stepped out of the giants’ shadow despite her vast talent

Dancing Pina

Young dancers in Germany and Africa rediscover the work of Pina Bausch, and through it - meet themselves anew

The Disappearance of Shere Hite

The colorful and surprising story of Shere Hite, whose study upended the conversation around female sexuality

Castle, The—

Justina the housekeeper inherited a sprawling castle, but happily-ever-afters only happen in fairytales

Bear

Surprised at what she found in a wildlife filmmaker’s footage, a film editor educates him on feminism

Jane Campion, The Cinema Woman

A deep, stunningly stylized personal-cinematic portrait of award-winning and pioneering filmmaker Jane Campion

Joan Baez I Am A Noise

Joan Baez shares her diaries, family secrets, and therapy sessions—all to the tune of a wonderful soundtrack

Family stories

Lies I Told Myself

A cinematic family odyssey on love, lies, betrayals and everything in between

Two Hours a Day

A mysterious illness sends the director to the hospital during pregnancy. Digital hallucinations surround her

Rosemary A.D. (After Dad)

An animated love letter from a father to his baby girl, who changed his life and forced him to face his fears

Radiadio

Decades pass, but one constant remains: on Passover the family gets together—in person or online—for the Seder

Kiki

Before Kiki is sent to juvenile prison, authorities give him one last chance: a therapeutic trip to the desert

Tzipora And Rachel Are Not Dead

After 30 years, Tahel finally persuades her sister to leave the psychiatric hospital and move in with her.

Bella’s Daughter

19-year-old Tsehla has an unwanted pregnancy, which brings her to revisit her relationship with her mother.

Future Brilliant

Gisele dreams of love and a career. Will the filmmaker’s tetraplegic sister make her dreams come true?

End of Love Season

At 75, Geula broke up with her husband Arik,77. A contractor built a wall, dividing the family house in two

Queen of the Deuce

Chelly Wilson built an empire of porn cinemas and rose to fame and power in ‘70s New York

Moody

Mudi and his mother live alone on a tiny island, where they commune with spirits through music and dance

Much Ado About Dying

When your dying uncle’s a drama queen, the only option is to get naked, dance with him and turn it into a film

Red Herring

A terminal illness helps the filmmaker break through his parents' English stoicism and find a candid intimacy

To Kill A Tiger

Seeking justice after his daughter’s rape, a father fights tradition, his community and the Indian authorities

Castle, The—

Justina the housekeeper inherited a sprawling castle, but happily-ever-afters only happen in fairytales

A greener world

Paradise

A tiny Siberian village fights a fire-breathing dragon in a blend between fairytale and ecological disaster

Patrick and the Whale

What's on a whale's mind? A stunning study of a naturalist-videographer’s rare bond with majestic sea mammals

Where the Sun Always Shines

The climate crisis looms large as the rising ocean threatens to swallow up a sleepy British seaside town

Moody

Mudi and his mother live alone on a tiny island, where they commune with spirits through music and dance

The Waiting

The truth behind the vanishing of Costa Rican frogs is revealed in this gripping animated investigation doc

Last Things

Deborah Stratman combines sights, sounds, science, and fiction into an alternative narrative of evolution

Matter Out of Place

Waste has never looked more unsettling and alluring than when seen through the lens of Nikolaus Geyrhalter

Fashion Reimagined

The daughter of environmental activists who raised her on a remote eco-friendly homestead, Mother of Pearl designer Amy Powney has always felt out of place in the fashion world. Fashion Reimagined follows Powney’s trajectory from outsider to industry leader as she sets out to create a collection that’s ethical and sustainable at every level, from fiber to finished garment. Powney’s journey will take her from idyllic Uruguayan sheep pastures to an Austrian garment factory powered by steam, exposing the mind-boggling complexity and waste of the global supply chain at every turn.

LGBTQ+ Films

Kokomo City

Four Black American trans women sex workers tell all in a daring and beautifully stylized film

Casa Susanna

The story of a secret haven where trans women and crossdressers could be themselves, back when it was a crime

Pornomelancolía

Sex influencer Lalo Santos is surrounded by desire and adoring fans, yet his life is steeped in melancholy

The Child Within Me

Poliker looks back on his past and engages in an intimate and moving conversation about his life and music.

Inbal Perlmutter— If you let me go

A rare and honest glimpse into Inbal Perlmutter’s true story.

Queen of the Deuce

Chelly Wilson built an empire of porn cinemas and rose to fame and power in ‘70s New York

Much Ado About Dying

When your dying uncle’s a drama queen, the only option is to get naked, dance with him and turn it into a film

Little Richard: I Am Everything

The story of Little Richard, the queer kid who got kicked out from home and became a rock ‘n’ roll legend

Will You Look at Me

A young Chinese man opens up to his mother about his sexuality in hopes of being held and accepted

Joan Baez I Am A Noise

Joan Baez shares her diaries, family secrets, and therapy sessions—all to the tune of a wonderful soundtrack

Between Revolutions

A riveting correspondence between two friends separated by the fateful revolutions in Romania and Iran

Love to Love You, Donna Summer

A deep, intimate, and immersive biography of Donna Summer, the singer-songwriter who invented sexy pop

Anhell69

How do you dream in a place where there is no future? A story of death and passion in Medellín’s queer scene

Treasures of the Archive

Radio Propaganda

Threatened with a death sentence for its founders, a propaganda radio station stirred up the Arab world

The Last Rider

The dramatic story of Greg Lemond, the unlikely winner of the most thrilling Tour de France in history

Radiadio

Decades pass, but one constant remains: on Passover the family gets together—in person or online—for the Seder

My Name is Alfred Hitchcock

Discover Alfred Hitchcock's trade secrets on an intimate tour of his greatest films, led by the master himself

Turn Every Page

The two American literary giants collaborate on one more masterpiece

Casa Susanna

The story of a secret haven where trans women and crossdressers could be themselves, back when it was a crime

The Child Within Me

Poliker looks back on his past and engages in an intimate and moving conversation about his life and music.

Inbal Perlmutter— If you let me go

A rare and honest glimpse into Inbal Perlmutter’s true story.

The Center

The story of the first shopping mall in Israel, Dizengoff Center that has since become an icon

SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams

A colorful and inspiring portrait of visionary craftsman Salvatore Ferragamo, the greatest Italian shoemaker

Nathan—ism

Nathan Hilu, who guarded top Nazi war criminals in Nuremberg, cannot stop creating art from his memories

Golda’s Prince

This rise and fall story of Moti Sternfeld, a legendary Tel Aviv skateboarder of the early 2000s

Nurith Aviv — Woman with a Camera

The groundbreaking story of Nurith Aviv, the first woman film cinematographer in Europe.

Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV

More than an artist, Nam June Paik was a prophet, and his technological vision is now more relevant than ever

Personality Crisis: One Night Only

Martin Scorsese lovingly turns his camera to the genre-bending rock performer David Johansen