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Tel Aviv, Israel – March 25, 2025 – Film enthusiasts across Israel will have the opportunity to watch some of the most acclaimed Israeli films of the past year, as well as upcoming releases, for just NIS 10 on March 26.
The highly anticipated Israeli Cinema Day will take place in theaters nationwide, showcasing a diverse selection of films that have captivated audiences and critics alike.
Among the highlights of this year’s event is Adir Miller’s “The Ring”, the directorial debut of the beloved stand-up comedian.
The semi-autobiographical film follows a father who embarks on an emotional journey to Budapest with his estranged daughter in an attempt to reclaim his family’s Holocaust legacy.
Also featured are Erez Tadmor’s latest films, “Matchmaking 2” and “Soda”. “Matchmaking 2” is a humorous yet romantic exploration of the ultra-Orthodox dating scene, while “Soda” is a gripping period drama starring Lior Raz (“Fauda”) and Rotem Sela (“A Body That Works”), depicting a former partisan’s chance encounter with a woman who may have been a Kapo in Auschwitz.
This year has also been significant for female directors in Israel. Maya Kenig’s “The Milky Way”, a dystopian comedy about a single mother who sells her breast milk to wealthy families, is gaining attention for its originality.
Maya Dreifuss’s “Highway 65” is another standout, offering a suspenseful neo-noir police thriller starring Tali Sharon and Idan Amedi.
Sophie Artus’s “Halisa” presents a compelling drama about a nurse working in a pediatric clinic in a mixed Arab-Jewish neighborhood in Haifa.
Meanwhile, Veronica Kedar’s “Day Trippers” follows an Israeli woman dealing with a personal crisis by indulging in an Amsterdam getaway with an English traveler.
Unreleased Films to Make a Debut
Israeli Cinema Day will also feature yet-to-be-released films, giving audiences an exclusive first look at some of the industry’s most promising projects.
Nir Bergman’s “Pink Lady”, which won Best Director at the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, explores the struggles of a Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) couple grappling with the husband’s attraction to men.
Another highly anticipated film is Anat Maltz’s “Real Estate: A Love Story”, which won the Israeli Feature Film Competition at the Haifa International Film Festival. It follows a young couple’s turbulent day of apartment hunting as they try to move from Tel Aviv to Haifa.
Additionally, Eran Riklis’s “Reading Lolita in Tehran” will be shown. The adaptation of an Iranian literature professor’s memoir stars Golshifteh Farahani and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, delving into themes of resistance and female empowerment in Iran.
A Tribute to Ze’ev Revach
This year’s Israeli Cinema Day is dedicated to the late actor and director Ze’ev Revach, who passed away in January at 85. A revered figure in Israeli cinema, Revach won three Ophir Awards, including two for Best Actor and one for Lifetime Achievement.
Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar praised him as “one of the greatest actors who grew up in Israel,” adding that “Revach gave us unforgettable moments, laughter, and tears, and his legacy will continue to live on in Israeli culture.”
Israeli Cinema Day provides a rare opportunity for moviegoers to experience a wide range of films at an affordable price, celebrating the country’s thriving film industry while honoring its cinematic legends.
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