Rand and Dar Reunite for New Film Premiering at Jerusalem Film Festival
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
The Ratzua International Film Festival in Jerusalem will open on October 21st with the premiere of "The Jester," a new film by director Gidi Dar starring Shuli Rand. The festival, running until October 23rd, explores themes of identity, meaning, and faith. Following the screening, Dar will discuss his thirty-year collaboration with Rand, known for their previous work on "Ushpizin." The event will take place at the Begin Heritage Center.
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- "The Jester," a new film by director Gidi Dar starring Shuli Rand, will premiere at the Ratzua Film Festival in Jerusalem on October 21st.
- The Ratzua festival, from October 21-23, focuses on identity, meaning, and faith, inspired by Rabbis Jonathan Sacks and Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi.
- The opening event includes a discussion with Dar about his 30-year creative partnership with Rand.
- Dar and Rand are known for their previous collaboration on the film "Ushpizin."
- The festival will be held at the Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem.
The long-standing creative partnership between actor Shuli Rand and director Gidi Dar continues with their new film, "The Jester" (Ha'Bachtan). The film will have its celebratory premiere as the opening event of the Ratzua International Film Festival in Jerusalem on Wednesday, October 21st. The screening will take place at the Begin Heritage Center, followed by a discussion with Dar about his thirty-year creative collaboration with Rand and their exploration of meaning and faith through cinema.
The Ratzua festival, running from October 21st to 23rd, focuses on themes of identity, meaning, and faith, inspired by the teachings of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and Rabbi Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi, also known as "Manitou." Under the banner "Man in Search of the Sublime," the festival aims to examine the intersection of filmmaking and spirituality, and how human stories on screen can provoke thought about faith, belonging, and the meaning of life.
"The Jester," a new collaboration between Dar and Rand, is highlighted as a significant work from one of Israeli cinema's prominent creative duos. They are particularly recognized for their previous film, "Ushpizin," which depicted the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community through a narrative blending humor, faith, and human struggles.
Dar, an acclaimed Israeli director, screenwriter, and producer, has a filmography including "The Poet," "Edi King," "Shine," "The Children of Napoleon Hill," "Ushpizin," and "The Legend of Destruction." His career has garnered awards and recognition both in Israel and internationally.
This discussion will delve into Dar's thirty years of work, his five joint projects with Rand, and the personal and spiritual quests reflected in their films.
The festival's opening choice of Dar and Rand's film aligns with its central theme of seeking the sublime and the connection between cinema, identity, and faith. Their past works have consistently explored characters grappling with tradition, family, faith, and their place in the world.
The opening event at the Begin Heritage Center begins with a reception at 8:00 PM, followed by the screening and discussion at 8:30 PM. The festival concludes on Friday, October 23rd. A 30% discount on tickets is available for readers using the coupon code "ratzo."