Bangalore, India – February 29, 2024 – The Consulate General of
Israel to South India proudly announces its participation in the Bangalore
International Film Festival (BIFFes), presenting three outstanding Israeli
films to audiences in Bangalore. The Consulate is excited to offer a diverse
selection of Israeli cinema, providing a window into the vibrant and
multifaceted Israeli culture.
Highlighted Screenings:
Golda:
1st Screening: Sunday, March 3rd at 3:00 PM, Screen 9, PVR
Cinemas, Orion Mall
2nd Screening: Thursday, March 7th at 10:35 AM, Screen 5, PVR
Cinemas, Orion Mall
Set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973,
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir is faced with the potential of Israel’s
destruction. She must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet, and a
complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, with millions
of lives in the balance. Her tough leadership and compassion would ultimately
decide the fate of her nation and leave her with a controversial legacy around
the world
Delegation:
1st Screening: Saturday, March 2nd at 3:00 PM, Screen 11, PVR
Cinemas, Orion Mall
2nd Screening: Tuesday, March 5th at 12:40 PM, Screen 11, PVR
Cinemas, Orion Mall
Three Israeli high school friends take part in a class trip
visiting Holocaust sites in Poland – the last time together before going to the
army. During the trip, shy boy Frisch, aspiring artist Nitzan, and class
heartthrob Ido deal with issues of love, friendship, and politics against the
backdrop of concentration camps and memorial sites. This journey will change
them forever.
The
Monkey House:
Screening: Tuesday, March 5th at 3:10 PM, Screen 4, PVR Cinemas,
Orion Mall
A once successful novelist tries to revive his fading career by
launching a highly inventive scam. He recruits a reckless actress and trains
her to assume the somber identity of a lit Masters student. Their lives will
alter forever.
The Consulate General of Israel to South India extends its
heartfelt gratitude to the Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes) and
the Government of Karnataka for organizing this remarkable event.
"We are immensely grateful to the Bangalore International
Film Festival and the Government of Karnataka for providing us with this
invaluable platform to showcase Israeli cinema. Through the medium of film, we
can bridge cultural divides and foster greater understanding and appreciation
between our communities. We look forward to the enriching discussions and
experiences that this festival will undoubtedly bring."Ms. Tammy Ben Haim, Consul General of
Israel to South India.
Ms. Tammy
Ben-Haim, Consul General of Israel to South India, and Ms. Limor Bletter, Deputy Consul
General of Israel to South India, will be available for press interviews.
Members
of the press are cordially invited to attend these screenings and engage in
post-screening discussions with representatives from the Consulate General of
Israel to South India
For more information about the films and the Consulate's
participation in BIFFes, please contact- https://biffes.org/