Blue-and-white on the big screen: Israeli Cinema Day will be held on Wednesday, March 26, with tickets to every film costing just 10 shekels. Throughout the day, dozens of Israeli films will be shown nationwide. This year, the event will be held in tribute to beloved actor and creator Ze’ev Revach z”l, who passed away about two months ago.
A day with special meaning
“Israeli Cinema Day carries special significance this year with the tribute to Ze’ev Revach z”l,” said Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar. “Revach gave us unforgettable moments, and his legacy will continue to live at the heart of Israeli culture. I invite everyone to celebrate our local creativity and come out to the cinemas.”
The initiative is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sport and will be fully funded by the government.
“Especially in these times, Israeli Cinema Day is an opportunity to celebrate our film industry and honor our incredible creators,” Zohar added. “I encourage everyone to come to the theaters and support Israeli cinema, which is a true source of national pride.”
From morning until theaters close
Dozens of Israeli films will be screened throughout the day in movie theaters, cinematheques, and cultural centers around the country. Some movies will even be shown in exclusive one-time premieres. As noted, all tickets will cost just 10 shekels, and screenings will take place from the morning hours until closing.
Full list of films to be screened on Israeli Cinema Day
Arugam Bay – Marco Carmel
Good Guys 2 – Erez Tadmor
Longing – Savi Gabizon
Rabbi Capoeira – Barak Heymann
The Ring – Adir Miller
The Property – Dana Modan
Milk – Maya Kenig
Halisa – Sophie Artus
Day Trippers – Roni Keidar
Straight Road – Maya Dreifuss
Neither Day Nor Night – Pinchas Vaya
Reading Lolita in Tehran – Eran Riklis
Total Show – Roy Assaf
Real Estate Love Story – Anat Melz
Soda – Erez Tadmor
Until You Return – Sherry Azoulay-Turgeman
Pink Lady – Nir Bergman and Mindi Ehrlich
Check Out – Jonathan Dekel
Jaffa Snapshots – Eric Lubetzki and Mati Harari
Look, Soon You Won’t See Anything – Matan Avramovich
Additional films to be screened
Song to the Heights – Shlomo Wolfrin
Francesca – Lina Chaplin
Full Speed: Motorstar – Kobi Machat
Unfortunately I Love You – Shahar Rosen
Debbie Was Here – Dana Goldberg
The Awakener – Renan Schorr
Girls Like Us – Lee Gilat
