Amos Gitai Premieres New Film at Venice International Film Festival
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By אלון פרוכטר, דורית אסרף מזרחי, אלון פרוכטר, דורית אסרף מזרחי
First reported by Ynet · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
The Venice International Film Festival will feature Israeli director Amos Gitai's new film "The Road to Jericho" in its 83rd edition, alongside works by international filmmakers. The festival runs from September 2 to 12, with Maggie Gyllenhaal as jury president and lifetime achievement awards for George Clooney and Alan Arkin.
- 01Amos Gitai premieres his ninth film "The Road to Jericho" at Venice Film Festival out of competition.
- 02Nanni Moretti's "It Will Happen Tonight," based on Eshkol Nevo's novel, also screens at the festival.
- 03Festival opens September 2 with Danny Boyle's "Ink" about Rupert Murdoch.
- 04Maggie Gyllenhaal leads the jury; George Clooney and Alan Arkin receive lifetime achievement awards.
- 05Documentaries on Elon Musk and Oasis band reunion will premiere, with Gallagher brothers attending.
- 06Festival closes September 12 with Giovanni Veronesi's "Dio Ride."
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