Ai Weiwei’s Turandot
In his directorial and operatic debut, artist and activist Ai Weiwei tries to connect Puccini to contemporary politics as the turmoil engulfing humanity finds its way into the theater.
Art Spiegelman: Disaster is my Muse
A comprehensive and compelling portrait of the life and work of the cartoonist who revolutionized the medium of comics with his graphic novel MAUS, whose illustrations continue to shine with sharp wit and unwavering moral and humanistic conviction.
Filmlovers!
French filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin explores the magic of watching movies. Through an intelligent and associative kaleidoscopic blend of fiction and documentary, Desplechin crafts a fun, wholesome, and beautiful fairytale, filled with love for cinema.
François Truffaut, My Life, a Screenplay
The autobiographical endeavor the cinematic maestro never finished in his lifetime is painstakingly realized, connecting letters, family photos, and scenes from his films, which mirrored his own life experiences.
Googoosh - Made of Fire
The Iranian Revolution abruptly halted the successful career of a pop singer and cultural icon until an unexpected comeback changed everything. This is the moving story of Googoosh, who became a voice of resistance and a symbol of hope.
Hora
Hora reveals the dream of local dance. It is an allegory of Israeli identity, both past and present, through the world of folk dancing, the story of the vision to create a new culture, and the struggle for unity through the feet.
I Am Martin Parr
A funny, colorful, and fast-paced journey across Britain, tracing the oeuvre of a photographer who has been diligently documenting his country since the 1970s and brilliantly blending social criticism, a touch of cynicism, and a celebration of eccentricity.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
The folk singer opens her emotionally charged songbook and talks openly about her life: the rollercoaster journey of a gifted musician who broke through at 16 with original and daring songs and grew into a beautiful and inspiring voice for a generation of women in the 1970s.
Kichka: Telling Myself
Towards retirement from Bezalel, at the height of his success as a cartoonist and comics artist, Michel Kichka, a member of the second generation, looks at his path and his tragic family story. He attempts to trace the lines linking his personal story to the state of Israeli society today.
Know Hope
Depicting characters leaning on crutches and wrapped in bandages, Know Hope’s murals become a self-fulfilling prophecy as chronic illness forces him to recalibrate and create political and participatory art in Palestine-Israel.
Naomi Polani: Last Dance and Farewell
At 96, former renowned Israeli director Naomi Polani races against time. Confined to a wheelchair, she strives to complete her final choreography for an elderly women's dance troupe. Will her passion prevail, or will old age overpower her?
One To One: John & Yoko
“I wanted to make a film that would surprise and delight even the most dedicated Lennon/Ono fan by focusing on one transformative period in their lives and telling the tale through their own words, images, and music.” (Kevin Macdonald)
Pavements
A garden-variety doc about a reunion show morphs into a musical, then a Hollywood biopic, then an exhibition opening. This experimental tribute to the iconic 90s indie rock band takes unforeseen turns, resulting in a rockumentary unlike any other.
The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés
An emotional musical journey through childhood memories and family secrets. A sweeping and stylized ode to Gypsy culture, raw feelings, and the fiery beat of flamenco.
The Rovina legacy
The story of the Rovina dynasty: legendary actress of the Hebrew Theatre, Hanna Rovina, her daughter, acclaimed singer Ilana Rovina. Through rare archives, the film explores their beauty, complexity, and the difficult choices that shaped their lives.
The Sleeper - The Lost Caravaggio
An 80-year-old woman from Madrid brought an old painting that had long adorned her living room to an auction house. The initial estimate: €1,500. Twenty-four hours later, the price leaps to €300 million. What unfolds next is nothing short of a thriller.
The Spoils
An exhibition conceived to redress the tragic history of a Jewish art dealer forced to escape Germany sparked a scandal rife with legal battles and accusations, exposing the political and moral crisis surrounding the return of artworks stolen during World War II.
The Trouble With Mr Doodle
Beneath the charming drawings that propelled him to international acclaim lies the complex portrait of Mr. Doodle, a man torn between an untamed creative urge and the dark chasms of his mind.
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
A portrait of the fashion designer who transformed the conservative tailored gray business suit into a daring statement piece that dominated global runways, and whose creations continue to challenge the gender stereotypes that affect us all.
