Monday | 28.04.25

Close
Monthly Screenings

Cinema Italia 2025

Diamonds

Dir.: Ferzan Ozpetek
| 135 minutes

A film director gathers his favorite actresses for inspiration, writing a script set in 1970s Rome, where sisters run a fashion house. Tensions rise when they're asked to design costumes for a period film. Ferzan Ozpetek’s lush, heartfelt drama is his most accomplished work to date.

1 screaning
Sunday 04.05.25
04.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-04 18:00:00 2025-05-04 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Diamonds Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Diamonds

Parthenope

Dir.: Paolo Sorrentino
| 136 minutes

Since her birth in 1950 in Naples, the beautiful Parthenope has captivated those around her while searching for her place in the world. Paolo Sorrentino delivers his signature cinematic style, blending nostalgia and reflection on freedom, Italy, and love in a love letter to his hometown.

1 screaning
Monday 05.05.25
05.05.25
20:30
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-05 20:30:00 2025-05-05 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Parthenope Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Parthenope

The Illusion

Dir.: Roberto Andò
| 131 minutes

In 1860, Garibaldi's Expedition of the Thousand aimed to unify Italy. Colonel Orsini, struggling with Sicilian customs, is sent on a suicide mission. With Toni Servillo's powerful performance, Roberto Andò crafts a captivating and epic work.

1 screaning
Tuesday 06.05.25
06.05.25
20:30
Cinematheque 3
Cinematheque 3
2025-05-06 20:30:00 2025-05-06 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Illusion Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
The Illusion

Trust

Dir.: Daniele Luchetti
| 136 minutes

Pietro, a respected teacher, and Teresa, his former student, have an illicit affair. After a quarrel, they make a pact to reveal a life-ruining secret. Years later, Pietro's successful life is haunted by the pact. Daniele Luchetti adapts Domenico Starnone’s novel into a sophisticated suspense drama.

1 screaning
Wednesday 07.05.25
07.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-07 18:00:00 2025-05-07 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Trust Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Trust

The Life Apart

Dir.: Marco Tullio Giordana
| 100 minutes

Born with a birthmark covering half her face, Rebecca’s mother’s shame isolates her. As she grows, Rebecca defies her mother and discovers a talent for music, changing her life. Marco Bellocchio's script and Marco Tullio Giordana's direction explore family tension and themes of growth and self-realization.

1 screaning
Thursday 08.05.25
08.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-08 18:00:00 2025-05-08 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Life Apart Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
The Life Apart

Vermiglio

Dir.: Maura Delpero
| 118 minutes

In 1944, in the Italian Alps, shy Pietro falls for Lucia, disrupting life in the small town of Vermiglio. Maura Delpero’s award-winning melodrama explores social bonds and community strength, with a lyrical pace and attention to seasonal change, making it one of the year’s standout films.

1 screaning
Saturday 10.05.25
10.05.25
21:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-10 21:00:00 2025-05-11 00:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Vermiglio Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Vermiglio

Madly

Dir.: Paolo Genovese
| 93 minutes

Piero and Lara's first date is filled with good food, wine, and the inner voices of ego, anxieties, and emotions. Paolo Genovese, director of Perfect Strangers, returns with a sharp, one-location romantic comedy. Featuring a strong cast, it perfectly blends humor and tension.

1 screaning
Sunday 11.05.25
11.05.25
21:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-11 21:00:00 2025-05-12 00:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Madly Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Madly

Cops and Robbers

Dir.: Steno, Mario Monicelli
| 100 minutes

Esposito, a petty thief, and Bottoni, the policeman chasing him, form an unexpected bond despite their opposing roles. Cops and Robbers blends neorealism with Italian social comedy, showcasing Totò in one of his greatest performances. A charming, ironic classic.

1 screaning
Monday 12.05.25
12.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-12 18:00:00 2025-05-12 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Cops and Robbers Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Cops and Robbers

A Tailor's Maid

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 92 minutes

Sandro and Marcella are a young couple in love. While Marcella's father is generous and encouraging, Sandro's father is meticulous and condescending. Mario Monicelli directs a heartfelt popular comedy and manages to sneak humorous irony into his protagonists' moralistic attitude.

1 screaning
Tuesday 13.05.25
13.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-13 18:00:00 2025-05-13 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem A Tailor's Maid Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
A Tailor's Maid

The Marquis of Grillo

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 139 minutes

Tired of aristocratic life, Marquis Onofrio swaps places with his coarse lookalike, Gasperino. Their role reversal sparks comic and dramatic chaos. Monicelli's witty film blends humor with a sharp social critique of power, privilege, and the absurdity of fate.

1 screaning
Wednesday 14.05.25
14.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 2
Cinematheque 2
2025-05-14 18:00:00 2025-05-14 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Marquis of Grillo Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
The Marquis of Grillo

Big Deal on Madonna Street

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 106 minutes

Best friends Pepe and Mario aren’t criminal masterminds, but Pepe believes their big heist will make them rich. With a group of clueless crooks, they try to dig a tunnel to a safe—but none of them know how. Monicelli’s classic is a sharp social satire, blending crime and comedy to explore masculinity’s flaws.

1 screaning
Thursday 15.05.25
15.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Big Deal on Madonna Street Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Big Deal on Madonna Street

The Passionate Thief

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 100 minutes

Glpia and Umberto are old friends. She’s an actress. He’s a swindler. And then there is Lello, a skilled pickpocket. On New Year’s Eve, the three will experience innumerable adventures at Rome’s various parties, restaurants, and even the famous Trevi Fountain. 

1 screaning
Friday 16.05.25
16.05.25
16:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-16 16:00:00 2025-05-16 19:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Passionate Thief Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
The Passionate Thief

The Great War

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 133 minutes

Set during WWI on the Austro-Hungarian front, Giovanni and Oreste, two unwilling soldiers, try to avoid their duties. As the war escalates, they find themselves behind enemy lines, testing their morals. Monicelli blends comedy and compassion, creating a timeless pacifist classic.

1 screaning
Sunday 18.05.25
18.05.25
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-18 18:00:00 2025-05-18 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Great War Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
The Great War

Casanova ‘70

Dir.: Mario Monicelli
| 107 minutes

An Italian officer only finds pleasure and gratification with women in life-threatening situations. Featuring a charismatic performance by the great Marcello Mastroianni, Casanova '70 is a sexy, witty, and charming comedy.

1 screaning
Monday 19.05.25
19.05.25
20:30
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2025-05-19 20:30:00 2025-05-19 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Casanova ‘70 Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Casanova ‘70