Israeli Film Series

Bella
Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 6:00 pm
When Yaki discovers that his only inheritance is a priceless dove, it’s already too late. Together with Bilal, his childhood friend, and their wives, he embarks on a wild road trip across Israel and Palestine to bring Bella back. They’ll get stuck at checkpoints, ruin a wedding, steal a car, join a reconciliation ceremony, and even revive an unconscious dove—all racing not to miss the Jerusalem Dove Beauty Pageant. A heartwarming comedy co-directed by an Israeli and a Palestinian.
Feature 2025 - 75 minutes

Love, Statistically Speaking
Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 6:00 pm
When Reuben, an 80-year-old actuary who lives by statistics, loses both his wife and her insurance money at the swimming pool, he’s forced into a reluctant partnership with his free-spirited granddaughter. Their bumbling investigation among eccentric pool regulars turns into a funny, heartfelt journey proving that while you can calculate almost anything, you can’t predict love or family.
Feature 2025 - 108 minutes

Kichka: Telling Myself
Wednesday, August 26 | 6:00 pm
Celebrated French-Belgian artist Michel Kichka, a Knight of Arts and Letters and godfather of Israeli caricature, approaches retirement at the height of his career. In this intimate portrait, Kichka reflects on his family’s tragic story as a second-generation Holocaust survivor, using his powerful drawings to trace the impact of his father’s trauma on his own life and on Israeli society today.
Documentary 2025 - 67 minutes