‘Naza’ added to Venice Film Festival lineup
A documentary examining Israel’s killing of civilians in Gaza was added to the Venice Film Festival line-up on Monday, the second year running that a highly charged work about the conflict has competed for the prestigious Golden Lion. Festival organisers said “NAZA”, directed by the Israeli duo Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, will join the […]
The Israeli Film Festival will make a return to Accra on Sunday, August 30, at the Silverbird Cinema in Accra Mall. This annual event aims to bring Israeli and Ghanaian cinema together, bridging cultural gaps through the universal language of film. Admission to the one-day festival is free, allowing a diverse range of attendees to enjoy screenings at two different times: 3pm and 6pm.
The festival lineup features a mix of Israeli and Ghanaian films. Guests can watch The Milky Way and Matchmaking, both Israeli productions, alongside Smokes and Mirrors and Unfinished Ride, Ghanaian creations. In addition to the screenings, festival-goers will have the chance to participate in a raffle and enjoy complimentary popcorn.
Nitza Gilad, Culture Attaché at the Israeli Embassy in Ghana, expressed enthusiasm about the event. She highlighted that film provides a unique platform for people to enter each other's worlds, experience diverse narratives, and discover shared elements despite differing backgrounds. "We are very excited to welcome the Ghanaian public once again to the Israeli Film Festival," Gilad said. "This year as well, we are especially happy to bring Israeli and Ghanaian productions together on the same platform."
Last year's festival proved to be a success, offering a valuable stage for emerging local talent and fostering a fusion of creative ideas between Ghana and Israel. This year's event aims to continue the tradition of vibrant storytelling, cultural discovery, and shared experiences. Gilad warmly invites all segments of the community, including students, filmmakers, families, young people, and cinema enthusiasts, to join the festivities at Silverbird Cinema, Accra Mall on August 30.
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