Films for English Speakers

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4pm	16:00 You Are So Beautiful 16:00 Eid \| Theatrical Release
6pm	18:00 Green Border 18:30 Lee \| Theatrical Release
7pm	19:00 The Nutcracker
8pm	20:45 Eid \| Theatrical Release
9pm	21:00 Mars Attacks!

Lee

Dir.: Ellen Kuras

| 117 minutes

The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

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Monday 23.12.24	23.12.24 18:30	Cinematheque 2	Cinematheque 2	`2024-12-23 18:30:00 2024-12-23 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Lee Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Lee
Tuesday 24.12.24	24.12.24 17:00	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-24 17:00:00 2024-12-24 20:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Lee Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Lee
Wednesday 25.12.24	25.12.24 18:00	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-25 18:00:00 2024-12-25 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Lee Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Lee
Wednesday 25.12.24	25.12.24 20:30	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-25 20:30:00 2024-12-25 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Lee Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Lee
Thursday 26.12.24	26.12.24 18:00	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-26 18:00:00 2024-12-26 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Lee Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Lee
Friday 27.12.24	27.12.24 17:30	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-27 17:30:00 2024-12-27 20:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Lee Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Lee
Friday 27.12.24	27.12.24 20:30	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-27 20:30:00 2024-12-27 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Lee Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Lee

Eid, a young man from Rahat, was sexually assaulted as a child and dreams of creating theater. When his parents arrange his marriage against his will, he fights for his freedom and dreams within Bedouin society.

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Monday 23.12.24	23.12.24 16:00	Cinematheque 2	Cinematheque 2	`2024-12-23 16:00:00 2024-12-23 19:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Eid Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Eid
Monday 23.12.24	23.12.24 20:45	Cinematheque 2	Cinematheque 2	`2024-12-23 20:45:00 2024-12-23 23:45:00 Asia/Jerusalem Eid Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Eid
Tuesday 24.12.24	24.12.24 20:00	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-24 20:00:00 2024-12-24 23:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Eid Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Eid
Thursday 26.12.24	26.12.24 20:15	Cinematheque 3	Cinematheque 3	`2024-12-26 20:15:00 2024-12-26 23:15:00 Asia/Jerusalem Eid Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Eid

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The Nutcracker

| 127 minutes

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet. Tickets: 75 NIS / Members: 50 NIS

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Monday 23.12.24	23.12.24 19:00	Cinematheque 3			Cinematheque 3		`2024-12-23 19:00:00 2024-12-23 22:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Nutcracker Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		The Nutcracker
Thursday 02.01.25	02.01.25 11:00	Cinematheque 3			Cinematheque 3		`2025-01-02 11:00:00 2025-01-02 14:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Nutcracker Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		The Nutcracker

Green Border

Green Border

Dir.: Agnieszka Holland

| 152 minutes

A family of refugees from Syria, an English teacher from Afghanistan and a border guard all meet on the Polish-Belarusian border during the most recent humanitarian crisis in Belarus.

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Monday 23.12.24	23.12.24 18:00	Cinematheque 1			Cinematheque 1		`2024-12-23 18:00:00 2024-12-23 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Green Border Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Green Border
Friday 27.12.24	27.12.24 18:00	Cinematheque 1			Cinematheque 1		`2024-12-27 18:00:00 2024-12-27 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Green Border Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Green Border

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Mars Attacks!

Dir.: Tim Burton

| 106 minutes

A fleet of Martians is getting ready to take over DC. Now the president has no choice but to fight back. With ample humor (if a bit bleak), a masterful plot, colorful aesthetics, and considerable silliness, Mars Attacks! will surely leave you smiling.

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Monday 23.12.24

23.12.24

21:00

Cinematheque 1

2024-12-23 21:00:00 2024-12-24 00:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Mars Attacks! Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Mars Attacks!

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Dir.: Andrea Arnold

| 128 minutes

What would you do if you were denied your soul mate? The passionate tale of Heathcliff and Cathy, two teenagers whose elemental love for each other creates a storm of vengeance, is based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte.

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Tuesday 24.12.24

24.12.24

16:00

Cinematheque 2

2024-12-24 16:00:00 2024-12-24 19:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Wuthering Heights Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Wuthering Heights

Tuesday 24.12.24

24.12.24

18:30

Cinematheque 2

2024-12-24 18:30:00 2024-12-24 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Alix's Pictures | The Virgin of Pessac Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Alix's Pictures | The Virgin of Pessac

84 minutes

Alix's Pictures - A photographer describes her images to Eustache’s son Boris. Gradually and almost imperceptibly, her monologue deviates from what is happening in the photos and sails into the realms of imagination | The Virgin of Pessac - Eustache offers another portrait of rural, archaic, and largely patriarchal France

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Adiós Buenos Aires

Dir.: German Kral

| 93 minutes

A subtle and charming tragicomic story set admits the political upheaval of the economic crises. In the midst of Argentina's troubled times, the Vecinos de Pompeya – a five-piece tango band – are trying to keep their heads above water.

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Tuesday 24.12.24	24.12.24 19:00	Cinematheque 1	Cinematheque 1	`2024-12-24 19:00:00 2024-12-24 22:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Adiós Buenos Aires Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Adiós Buenos Aires
Thursday 26.12.24	26.12.24 18:00	Cinematheque 1	Cinematheque 1	`2024-12-26 18:00:00 2024-12-26 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Adiós Buenos Aires Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Adiós Buenos Aires
Friday 27.12.24	27.12.24 16:00	Cinematheque 1	Cinematheque 1	`2024-12-27 16:00:00 2024-12-27 19:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Adiós Buenos Aires Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`	Adiós Buenos Aires

Rocky

Rocky

Dir.: John G. Avildsen

| 120 minutes

Rocky is a cinematic legend - Stallone wrote the script himself and sold it only to producers who agreed that he would star in the lead role. Even five decades later, Rocky is still a fun sports drama centered on a hero with a big heart.

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Wednesday 25.12.24

25.12.24

20:30

Cinematheque 1

2024-12-25 20:30:00 2024-12-25 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Rocky Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Rocky

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Pink Floyd: The Wall

Dir.: Alan Parker

| 95 minutes

In this exceptional visual adaptation of Pink Floyd's masterpiece album, we follow a rock star descent into madness. The film shapes this escalation as a journey that spans between imaginary memories and situations and cinematic styles. The profound result engulfs the senses.

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Thursday 26.12.24	26.12.24 20:00	Cinematheque 1			Cinematheque 1		`2024-12-26 20:00:00 2024-12-26 23:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Pink Floyd: The Wall Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Pink Floyd: The Wall
Friday 27.12.24	27.12.24 21:00	Cinematheque 1			Cinematheque 1		`2024-12-27 21:00:00 2024-12-28 00:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Pink Floyd: The Wall Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Pink Floyd: The Wall

The Books He Didn’t Burn

The Books He Didn’t Burn

Dir.: Claus Bredenbrock, Jascha Hannover

| 91 minutes

Can literature provide a handbook for mass murder? The Books He Didn’t Burn provides a look into Hitler's personal library. The surviving volumes provide deep insights into the sources of Hitler’s worldview, marking his path from youthful fantasist to mass murderer.

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Saturday 28.12.24	28.12.24 17:00	Cinematheque 3			Cinematheque 3		`2024-12-28 17:00:00 2024-12-28 20:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Books He Didn’t Burn Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		The Books He Didn’t Burn
Tuesday 31.12.24	31.12.24 16:30	Cinematheque 2			Cinematheque 2		`2024-12-31 16:30:00 2024-12-31 19:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Books He Didn’t Burn Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		The Books He Didn’t Burn

The Two Mariettes

The Two Mariettes

Dir.: Poli Martinez Kaplun

| 80 minutes

For over seven decades, Mariette Diamant—who escaped with her parents from Nazi-occupied France during WWII—hid the Jewish origins of her family out of fear of retaliation. But at 90, Mariette decides to shed light on that past that haunts her and reveal her true identity.

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Saturday 28.12.24	28.12.24 18:30	Cinematheque 4			Cinematheque 4		`2024-12-28 18:30:00 2024-12-28 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Two Mariettes Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		The Two Mariettes
Tuesday 31.12.24	31.12.24 16:30	Cinematheque 4			Cinematheque 4		`2024-12-31 16:30:00 2024-12-31 19:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Two Mariettes Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		The Two Mariettes

How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer

How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer

Dir.: Jeff Zimbalist

| 102 minutes

A searing portrait of America’s most controversial and bestselling author of the 20th century, Norman Mailer. Prophet, hedonist, violent criminal, literary outlaw, and social provocateur, Mailer’s ideas cut to the core of human nature and are more relevant today than ever.

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Saturday 28.12.24	28.12.24 18:30	Cinematheque 2			Cinematheque 2		`2024-12-28 18:30:00 2024-12-28 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer
Sunday 29.12.24	29.12.24 18:00	Cinematheque 2			Cinematheque 2		`2024-12-29 18:00:00 2024-12-29 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer

Saturday 28.12.24

28.12.24

19:00

Cinematheque 1

2024-12-28 19:00:00 2024-12-28 22:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Opening Event Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Opening Event

The Brutalist

Dir.: Brady Corbet

| 215 minutes

The journey of a Hungarian-born Jewish architect who immigrates to the US after the war with nothing, and lands a massive architectural project that transforms his life. Winner of the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival, The Brutalist is a monumental historical epic.

Saturday 28.12.24

28.12.24

19:30

Cinematheque 3

2024-12-28 19:30:00 2024-12-28 22:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Marathon Mom Following the screening, conversation (in Eng.) with Beatie Deutsch, Filmmakers Rebecca Shore and Oren Rosenfeld, and Co-Producer, Azrieli Board Director, and Sports for Social Impact Founder Danny Hakim. Moderated by: Shmuel Hedges, Artistic Director, Psik Theater Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Following the screening, conversation (in Eng.): Beatie Deutsch, Filmmakers Rebecca Shore, Oren Rosenfeld, Co-Prod., Azrieli Board Director, and Sports for Social Impact Founder Danny Hakim. Moderator: Shmuel Hedges, Artistic Director, Psik Theater

Marathon Mom

Dir.: Rebecca Shore, Oren Rosenfeld

| 98 minutes

Beatie Deutsch is an ultra-Orthodox, world-class athlete, mother of five, who defies all stereotypes. We watch her grapple with setbacks, injuries, and psychological challenges. Will the single-minded pursuit of qualifying within the Olympic standard destroy her joy and passion for what she loves?

Most People Die on Sundays

Most People Die on Sundays

Dir.: Iair Said

| 75 minutes

David returns to Buenos Aires from Europe for his uncle's funeral. Once there, he learns that his mother has decided to pull the plug on his comatose father. David oscillates between his past and present, as he tries to find his own place.

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Saturday 28.12.24	28.12.24 20:30	Cinematheque 4			Cinematheque 4		`2024-12-28 20:30:00 2024-12-28 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Most People Die on Sundays Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Most People Die on Sundays
Tuesday 31.12.24	31.12.24 18:30	Cinematheque 4			Cinematheque 4		`2024-12-31 18:30:00 2024-12-31 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Most People Die on Sundays Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Most People Die on Sundays

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Kafka

Created by: David Schalko

| 90 minutes

The story of Franz Kafka's life from different perspectives. Presenting his difficult relationship with his father, his deep friendship with Max Brod, and his various love affairs. A unique glimpse into the mind of a genius who challenges those around him to see the world in ways they never have before. Episodes 1 + 3.

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Saturday 28.12.24	28.12.24 20:45	Cinematheque 2			Cinematheque 2		`2024-12-28 20:45:00 2024-12-28 23:45:00 Asia/Jerusalem Kafka Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Kafka
Tuesday 31.12.24	31.12.24 16:30	Cinematheque 1			Cinematheque 1		`2024-12-31 16:30:00 2024-12-31 19:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Kafka Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Kafka

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From Darkness to Light

Dir.: Eric Friedler, Michael Lurie

| 108 minutes

A documentary exploring Jerry Lewis's unreleased 1972 film, The Day the Clown Cried, its mysterious disappearance, and the search for its unreleased footage. Featuring exclusive interviews and previously unseen materials, the film uncovers the story of one of the most ambitious US-European co-production projects of its time.

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Sunday 29.12.24	29.12.24 16:30	Cinematheque 1			Cinematheque 1		`2024-12-29 16:30:00 2024-12-29 19:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem From Darkness to Light Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		From Darkness to Light
Monday 30.12.24	30.12.24 20:30	Cinematheque 2			Cinematheque 2		`2024-12-30 20:30:00 2024-12-30 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem From Darkness to Light Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		From Darkness to Light

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Rabbi on the Block

Dir.: Brad Rothschild

| 88 minutes

Rabbi on the Block is a documentary portrait of Tamar Manasseh, a charismatic rabbi and community activist from the south side of Chicago, who wants African Americans and Jews to become closer allies.

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Sunday 29.12.24	29.12.24 17:00	Cinematheque 4			Cinematheque 4		`2024-12-29 17:00:00 2024-12-29 20:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Rabbi on the Block Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Rabbi on the Block
Wednesday 01.01.25	01.01.25 18:30	Cinematheque 4			Cinematheque 4		`2025-01-01 18:30:00 2025-01-01 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Rabbi on the Block Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque`		Rabbi on the Block

Sunday 29.12.24

29.12.24

17:45

Cinematheque 3

2024-12-29 17:45:00 2024-12-29 20:45:00 Asia/Jerusalem Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Butter Journalist Ronit Vered ("Haaretz" Magazine) and cookbook author Adeena Sussman ("Sababa" and "Shabbat") discuss Italian cuisine in America, Jewish cuisine in Israel, and the power of food to shape personal and national identity Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Butter

Journalist Ronit Vered ("Haaretz") and cookbook author Adeena Sussman ("Sababa" and "Shabbat") discuss Italian cuisine in America, Jewish cuisine in Israel, and the power of food to shape personal and national identity (In Eng.)

Marcella

Dir.: Peter Miller

| 97 minutes

Marcella Hazan changed how we cook and experience Italian food. A disabled woman trained as a scientist, Marcella never cooked until she immigrated to America. But through her cookbooks and teaching -- and an uncompromising commitment to Italian tradition -- her impact was felt in millions of American home kitchens.

Sunday 29.12.24

29.12.24

19:00

Cinematheque 1

2024-12-29 19:00:00 2024-12-29 22:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Sabbath Queen Following the screening, panel discussion (In Heb.) with Filmmaker Sandi Dubowski, Rabbi Amichai Lau Lavie, Rabbi Benny LauModerated by Journalist and Writer, Shifra Cornfeld Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Following the screening, panel discussion (In Heb.) with Filmmaker Sandi Dubowski, Rabbi Amichai Lau Lavie, Rabbi Benny Lau. Moderated by Journalist and Writer, Shifra Cornfeld

Sabbath Queen

Dir.: Sandi DuBowski

| 105 minutes

Twenty-one years in the making, SABBATH QUEEN follows Amichai Lau-Lavie’s journey from radical drag queen to influential Rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven New York synagogue.

Sunday 29.12.24

29.12.24

20:00

Cinematheque 2

2024-12-29 20:00:00 2024-12-29 23:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Chariots of Fire Opening Remarks: Michael Etherton, Chief Executive of UK Jewish Film and a Member of the Board of Trustees Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Opening Remarks: Michael Etherton, Chief Executive of UK Jewish Film and a Member of the Board of Trustees

Chariots of Fire

Dir.: Hugh Hudson

| 124 minutes

Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of social pressure and personal turmoil. A visually stunning digital restoration of the 1981 Academy Award-winning film.

The Community

The Community

Dir.: Alex Osmolovsky

| 64 minutes

A portrait of Jewish life in Ukraine today, in the mirror of history and in the shadow of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The director returns to his homeland to witness this powerful reality firsthand, seeking to understand why, despite everything, the Jewish community continues to see Ukraine as its home.

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Sunday 29.12.24

29.12.24

20:30

Cinematheque 3

2024-12-29 20:30:00 2024-12-29 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Community In the presence of filmmaker Alex Osmolovsky Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Community

Monday 30.12.24

30.12.24

15:00

Cinematheque 3

2024-12-30 15:00:00 2024-12-30 18:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Sabbath Queen Following the screening, panel discussion (In Eng.) with Filmmaker Sandi Dubowski and Rabbi Amichai Lau Lavie. Moderated by: Shira Ben Sasson-Furstenberg, Associate Director, New Israel Fund Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Following the screening, panel discussion (In Eng.) with Filmmaker Sandi Dubowski and Rabbi Amichai Lau Lavie. Moderated by: Shira Ben Sasson-Furstenberg, Associate Director, New Israel Fund

Sabbath Queen

Dir.: Sandi DuBowski

| 105 minutes

Twenty-one years in the making, SABBATH QUEEN follows Amichai Lau-Lavie’s journey from radical drag queen to influential Rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven New York synagogue.

Monday 30.12.24

30.12.24

17:00

Cinematheque 1

2024-12-30 17:00:00 2024-12-30 20:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Centered: Joe Lieberman Opening Remarks: Rob Schwartz (Executive Producer), former Chief of Staff to Senator Joe Lieberman Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Opening Remarks: Rob Schwartz (Executive Producer), former Chief of Staff to Senator Joe Lieberman

Centered: Joe Lieberman

Dir.: Jonathan Gruber

| 77 minutes

A timely documentary about Joseph Lieberman, who nearly became the first Jewish Vice President of the United States. Following Lieberman’s untimely passing in March 2024, his message of moderation and bipartisanship resonates even more powerfully today.

Monday | 23.12.24

Films for English Speakers