The Hebrews (Ha Ivrim) - The Raven
Jewish International Film Festival 2016
The Hebrews (Ha Ivrim)
This Israeli documentary series delves into the lives of the seminal Hebrew cultural figures of the 20th century. Skilfully blending animation, archival footage and contemporary interview, director Yair Qedar has constructed an invaluable and timeless resource that brings to life a trove of influential Jewish writers and their works.
Director and producer, Yair Qedar, will be a guest of the festival.
The Raven - Ze’ev Jabotinsky / 60 MIN
The Raven is a touching and exciting portrait of one of Israel’s most contradictory figures. Born in Odessa, Jabotinsky was a brilliant writer and passionate spokesperson for Russia’s ethnic minorities. Eventually refocusing his energies and skills to the Zionist cause, he established the controversial Revisionist Party. While Jabotinsky is often memorialized as a key founder of the Israeli far right, director Ayelet Ofarim presents a more complex portrait of his dynamic life and character, complimenting readings stunning animation and wonderful narration.
60 MINS / HEBREW (ENGLISH SUBTITLES)
Classic Cinemas, Melbourne – Monday 14 November, 6:30pm
Feedback/Comments
Great event. Enriched by the q&a with the director.
Fantastic. During the Q&A with Director and producer, Yair Qedar 2 elderly sister in the audience told us that the meeting between Ze’ev Jabotinsky and David Ben Gurion took place in their father's house in London and that he had 500 correspondence letters. How lucky we were to meet a piece of history in the flesh