Tel Aviv Cinematheque Opens Tribute Series for Late Filmmaker Nitzan Giladi

Nitzan Giladi, the acclaimed Israeli filmmaker who passed away earlier this month at age 56, is being honored with a special tribute series at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque starting this evening. Originally planned as an event with Giladi present, the series has transformed into a memorial showcasing his cinematic legacy. The tribute runs until July 30 and features screenings of his best narrative and documentary films, alongside panels and discussions with his family, friends, and collaborators.

The opening event tonight at 8:30 PM includes a panel moderated by actor Roy Assaf, with participants Moran Rosenblatt, Raymond Amsalem, and Assi Levy, all of whom starred in Giladi's works. Following the panel, the award-winning film "Paper Wedding" and the short film "Nechama," completed shortly before his death, will be screened. Later in the week, documentaries such as "The Last Enemy," "Jerusalem Proud to Present," "Family Time," and "In Satmar Custody" will be shown, culminating with the narrative film "As If There Is No Tomorrow" on the closing night.

Giladi completed his final film "Ve'ahavta," which was screened at an academy event just one day after his passing on July 6. Throughout his career, he focused on social conflicts within Israeli society, including the Haredi community, the LGBTQ+ community, and marginalized individuals. Avishai David Kohana, artistic director of the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, expressed regret that they could not honor Giladi in person but emphasized the profound impact of his work in giving voice to underrepresented stories.