Director's cut: a pre-festival taste of DocAviv

Israel's largest Documentary Film Festival presents "Docaviv Cinema - Hatikva Quarter"

 

With more than five months to go until DocAviv 2017, film buffs are getting antsy. Though submissions for the festival are open at this time, the only international Documentary Film Festival in Israel dedicated exclusively to documentary cinema decided to give the public a 'cinema sampler' to tie them over until May.

 

Throughout the month of December, DocAviv will host a series of special weekly events every Thursday at Beit Dani in the Hatikva Quarter of Southeast Tel Aviv. Events include screenings of award-winning documentary films, live music, meet and greets with esteemed filmmakers and Channukah activities for the entire family…all for free!

 

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Here’s a taste of what to expect:

 

A fragmented look into the lives of seven displaced female immigrants as they try to integrate into a new homeland in the Negev in the fifties and sixties.

Due to unexpected circumstances, a pair of struggling DJs from Tehran get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to realize their dreams despite police claims against the morality of their beats.

 

A special gala performance of a-cappella compositions performed by local vocalists from the Hatikva neighborhood.

 

 

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A unique Persian music concert that combines classical poetry and traditional texts, all set to new melodies.

Other events include: Persian dance pieces from the show 'Behind the Veil', interactive workshops, and experiential activities for children.

 

Get your film fix this December.