Cinematheque :: Program :: October 2009

China Film Week

Since its very first motion picture, "Conquering the Jun Ding Jun Shan Mountain" (made in 1905, Chinese film), industry enjoys a history of over 100 years. Over the past century, the Chinese film has evolved into a complete industry from production, theatrical distribution and exhibition to technological development, teaching and research, etc. Un the background of reform and opening-up and modernization drive, with extensive implementation of the industrialization policy, the Chinese cinema is expecting an even more promising prospect.

The Full Program

Sukkot for Kids

Children, come and explore the wonderful world of cinema with films just for you.

Before each screening a lecture ot workshop related to the film will be held. We will be travelling to far-away lands, learn about film makeup, and study the relationships between cats and humans.

The Films

From the ICon Festival

The prime Israeli festival for science fiction and fantasy presents a program of old and new, from the classic Fritz Lang Metropolis to the much talked about District 9. The Jerualem Cinematheque will be screening a selection of the Festival's program

To All the Films

From EPOS the International Art Film Festival

The Festival screens films dealing with various art forms. This is a rare and unique opportunity to watch a slither of the vast amount of films about art made in the world.

The Program

Films by Liliana Cavani

Liliana Cavani is one of the most important European filmmakers in the past decades. Her subversive films are scandalous and full of social meaning that expands the screen's limits. Her ability to present social taboos in a new light have received much criticism, but also brought forth public discussion.