ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL AT ITHACA COLLEGE

Following the success of last year’s IFF (last year’s topic “Multiculturalism”) we are venturing to explore a meta theme of “Gender” and ways it translates into women’s rights, homosexuality, marital relationships, cross cultural dialogue. Choosing this topic allows us for intimate view of different Israeli communities where people of opposing nationalities, religions and sexual orientations create an island of peace in a land divided by war. 

The opening movie, “Zero Motivation” explores roles and struggles of women in the military, a traditionally male dominated sphere. These women are occupied in a non-military, office jobs, stationed in the desert. Autobiographical debut feature from Israel, written and directed by a woman, Talya Lavie, that takes satirical aim at the passions, frustrations and sexual politics of women in the army. A documentary we are featuring “City of Borders” portrays sexual and national identities and social dilemmas of Israeli and Palestinian gay men living in East Jerusalem. Our Final night will open with a Collection of stories in “$9.99” an Animation Drama based on famous short stories book by Edgar Keret portray interaction between human beings and their body image, and relationships with significant others. 

Admission is free, we are so excited that you are interested!

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