New Releases
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Footsteps in Jerusalem
Doc, 90 min, 2013Conceived by: Renen Schorr
Artistic Advisors: Yael Perlov, Dan Geva
Directed by: David Perlov, Dan Geva, David Ofek, Nadav Lapid, Benjamin Freidenberg, Moran Ifergan, Yarden Karmin, Amichai Chasson and Elad Schwartz, Boaz Frankel and Yair Agmon, Nayef Hammoud and Yotam Kislev
Sponsored by: Israel Channel 8, The New Fund for Cinema and Television, The Jerusalem Development Authority, The Jerusalem Film and Television Fund
Subtitles: Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles
A tribute to David Perlov, the forefather of modern Israeli documentary cinema and to his 1963 revolutionary film In Jerusalem.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Leibowitz: Faith, Country and Man
Doc, Mini Series 60 min x 3, 2013Written & Directed by: Uri Rosenwaks & Rinat Klein
Produced by: Haim Slutzky & Dana Cohen – Dana Productions
Sponsored by: Israel Channel 8, AviChai Foundation & Rabinovich Foundation for Cinema
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
Raging prophet, iconoclastic philosopher, scientist a social critic - and an Orthodox Jew, Yeshayahu Leibowitz confronted Israeli society with both moral and social courage - his words are still alive, provocative and ever-so relevant to the fate of Israel.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Saga of a Photo
Doc, 82 min, 2013Directed by: Mooli Landesman
Produced by: Tslil Landesman - Sadot Productions
Sponsored by: IBA Channel One
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
For a moment in time one photo exposed the joy of filmmaker Mooli Landesman grandparents' wedding in 1926 in Berlin. A moment later, everything will turn upside down.This is a story about love and a love story that crosses borders – both physically and emotionally.
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Pursued
Doc, 51 and 60 min, 2012Written & directed by: Menachem Roth
Produced by: Ron Ofer – Ron Ofer Films
Sponsored by: The Makor Foundation, The Gesher Foundation & The Second Authority for Radio & TV, Israel
Languages: Yiddish and Hebrew with English subtitles
a courageous self-portrait, where the camera becomes a weapon of entrapment as well as an instrument of redemption in the painful chain of sexual abuse.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Special Interview
Doc, 55 min, 2012Written and Directed by: Nitzan Rozenberg
Produced by: SHALVA – Asaf Finkelstein and in association with Ynet
Language: Hebrew and English with English subtitles
Two young people with disabilities become star reporters in this uplifting documentary. They have interviewed many well-known personalities but their dream is to interview President Barak Obama. A journey where they pursue their dream and allow us a peek into their unique world.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Land for the Nomads
Doc, 55 minDVCam, 2012Written, directed and produced by: Lipika Pelham
Languages: English, Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles
Some 27,000 Bedouins live in roadside shacks where Jewish settlements have mushroomed up all along the desert limiting the Bedouins’ nomadic way of life. This film follows an unusual man as he struggles on behalf of this disenfranchised people.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Tree of Life: Reflections on Torah and Environment
Doc 28 min, 2012Written & Directed by: Monique Schwarz
Produced by: Monique Schwarz & Benzion Tidhar, Amber Films
Language: English & Hebrew, with English subtitles
A fascinating journey through the Torah and Israel which encourages and commands caring for and preserving the environment.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Soldier on the Roof
Doc, 50 & 80 min, 2012Written & Directed by: Esther Hertog
Produced by: Harry de Winter, Gijs van de Westelaken
Executive Producer: Erica Reijmerink, Sarphati Media
Creative Producer: Paul King
Sponsored by: VPRO, The Netherlands
Language: Hebrew and English with English Subtitles
The real and surreal daily life of 800 Jewish settlers who live among 120,000 Palestinians in Hebron.Rent Online - For Home Use Only :$7.90DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Days of Youth
Doc, 57 min, digibeta, 2012Directed by: Pascal Roy and Leonardo Cohen
Directed and Produced by: Roy & Cohen Productions
Languages: Spanish and Hebrew with English subtitles
A film that sheds light upon the HaShomer Ha'Tsair movement and unveils a little known chapter in the history of Mexican Judaism and its role in the creation of the State of Israel.
DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90