Tel Aviv Cinematheque Hosts Tribute Series for Late Filmmaker Nitzan Giladi

About two weeks after the passing of acclaimed filmmaker Nitzan Giladi at age 56, the Tel Aviv Cinematheque is launching a special tribute series in his memory. Originally planned as a celebration with Giladi present, the event has transformed into a memorial honoring his legacy. The tribute begins with a panel tonight at 8:30 PM, moderated by Roy Assaf and featuring actors Moran Rosenblat, Raymond Amsalem, and Assi Levy, who were key collaborators throughout Giladi's career.

Following the panel, the award-winning film "Paper Wedding" and the short film "Nechama," among Giladi's final works, will be screened. Over the ten-day event, additional screenings will include his documentaries "Jerusalem Proud to Present," "In the Satmar Custody," "Family Time," and "The Last Enemy," as well as the narrative film "As If There Is No Tomorrow." The series will also feature discussions with Giladi's family, friends, and film professionals reflecting on his artistic contributions.

Giladi passed away earlier this month, just one day before the academy screening of his latest film "And You Shall Love," which he completed shortly before his death. His career spanned both documentary and narrative cinema, often exploring themes of identity, the LGBTQ community, ultra-Orthodox society, and the complex conflicts within Israeli society.

Avishai David Kohana, artistic director of the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, expressed that the tribute was conceived to honor Giladi while he was still alive. "We wanted to tell him, in front of the screen and in his presence, how deeply his cinema touched, moved, and opened space for stories and people not always seen. Unfortunately, we did not win against time," he said.