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Haifa International Film Festival

The Haifa International Film Festival commenced with an emotional tribute to acclaimed director Avi Nesher, featuring his new film 'Our Loves', which received a standing ovation. The opening also included a performance by Iranian singer Gola alongside Nova festival survivor Yuval Raphael, conveying a message of hope and unity.

Date
Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2026
Location
Haifa
Status
Ongoing
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Haifa International Film Festival
Date
Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2026
Location
Haifa
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  • Emotional tribute to director Avi Nesher
  • Screening of Avi Nesher's film 'Our Loves'
  • Performance by Iranian singer Gola and Nova festival survivor Yuval Raphael
Running from September 28 to October 3, the Haifa International Film Festival celebrates cinema in Haifa. The festival's opening ceremony honored director Avi Nesher with a lifetime achievement award, acknowledging his significant contributions to Israeli cinema and long-standing connection to the festival. His film 'Our Loves', depicting stories from southern Israel, was screened and met with audience appreciation, providing a sense of closure by dramatizing recent historical events.

Adding to the opening night's events, Iranian singer Gola performed a duet with Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the Nova festival. Their performance was delivered in four languages—English, French, Hebrew, and Farsi—and aimed to convey messages of hope, equality, and cultural unity, highlighting shared humanity across different backgrounds.

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