The Embassy of Israel together with GATE-Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education is all set once again to bring Israeli vibes to Kathmandu through 12th Israeli Film Festival. The festival is scheduled from 02 - 04 November 2018, at QFX Chhaya Center, Thamel, Kathmandu. Two films will be screened everyday, starting 3.00 pm. and 6.00 pm.
The years 2017-18 have been declared by the Government of Israel as the jubilee years for the events that shaped the history of modern Israel. The 12th edition of Israeli Film Festival is dedicated to the people of Israel, showing other sides of Israel: a different cultural dimension. These selected films tell stories of families, Jewish traditions, struggles and successes.
Israeli film industry is vivid and diversified reflecting many aspects of life in Israel. It has undergone major developments since its inception in 1950s. The movies selected for the festival will expose the viewers to a fascinating facet of the Israeli culture.
The following movies are scheduled for the festival.
Friday, 2 November 2018
- Personal Affairs – Drama (2015), directed by Maha Haj
- Footnote – Drama (2010), directed by Joseph Cedar
Saturday, 3 November 2018
- Wedding Doll – Drama (2015), directed by Nitzan Gilady
- The Red Leaves – Drama (2014), directed by Bazi Gete
Sunday, 4 November 2018
- Saving Neta – Drama (2015), directed by Nir Bergman
- The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev – Documentary (2016), directed by Tal Barda and Noam Pinchas
Filled with human emotions, these movies portray day to day life of Israeli people. The Festival is an opportunity for the film lovers to enjoy the Israeli cinema and understand and feel the colorful culture of Israel and Jewish tradition.
The Embassy is confident that such cultural activities will serve as a bridge and a medium to bring peoples of our two countries culturally further closer and strengthen people to people relations.
Entrance is Free for all the screenings. Seats are limited.