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Festival coverage

Seret

9 June – 16 June 2013

This year's London Israeli film and television festival includes the UK premieres of Rock The Casbah and Igor And The Cranes, a retrospective on the work of Assi Dayan and a special focus on short films made by women. It explores the first and second intifadas and stories of Isrelis and Palestinians coming together in a spirit of cooperation. Contrasting the perspectives of old and young Israel people, it also looks at gay and lesbian issues and the rejection of religious orthodoxy.

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Latest reviews

  • Rock The Casbah
    Review preview for Rock The Casbah

    A very personal film that takes on big themes almost incidentally, Rock The Casbah is remarkable for the balance it strikes between Israeli and Arab perspectives, often deriving sly humour from the otherwise tragic culture clash.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A young Israeli soldier is killed in a guerilla attack in Gaza, with a profound effect on those left behind.
  • Out In The Dark
    Review preview for Out In The Dark

    Out In The Dark is at its best when biting off more than it can chew

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    An Israeli lawyer and a Palestinian student begin a secret gay love affair.
  • The Gatekeepers
    Review preview for The Gatekeepers

    And as Moreh probes the men, we, whether we agree with them or not, find ourselves drawn into their moral maze in all of its complexity.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4.5 out of 5
    Six former heads of Israel’s internal security agency, the Shin Bet, discuss their nation’s past, present and future.

Features

  • How The Gatekeepers opened up
    Dror Moreh on documenting the opinions of six former Shin Bet chiefs.
  • Rock on
    Yariv Horowitz on Rock The Casbah and trying to bring together Arab and Israeli audiences.