AICE Israeli Film Festival
Welcome to our 2017 program packed full of goodies for your viewing pleasure. Its a very real treat this year to welcome two very special guests. Brigadier General Gal Hirsch is one of the most experienced in the IDF in the areas of Counter Terrorism, Counter Insurgency and Guerilla Warfare. He spearheaded Israel’s fight against terror for 34 years in all fronts as a commander of several elite units and as a field officer. Gal will be introducing the documentary War Story about his life, talking about his book Defensive Shield and appearing at various events and schools in the community.
And to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the liberation of Beersheba in October 1917 our other guest Ric Carlsson Chauvel, will introduce screenings of the 1940 Australian film – 40,000 Horsemen. Ric’s great uncle, Harry Chauvel, led the infamous cavalry charge that liberated Beersheba from the Turks and his grandfather, Charles Chauvel, directed and co – produced the film.
His insights will delight film buffs and historical enthusiasts alike.
But its not all military matters this year – there is plenty of drama, laughter, some delights from the archive, and a special section devoted to the Women of Israel.
Forty Thousand Horsemen
Sydney
September 10th Ritz Cinema 1:30 pm
Melbourne
September 9th Rivoli Cinema 3pm
WAR STORY
This documentary is an intimate glimpse into the life and career of a contemporary Israeli hero, Brigadier General (Res) Gal Hirsch, who will be in Australia as a guest of the festival.
Melbourne
September 9th Rivoli Cinema 3pm
Feedback/Comments
Targeted to a very specific audience but interesting and informative.
Very interesting, not a perspective I'd normally see.
Whilst the film is outdated and the acting is hilarious at times, you can see the blockbuster it must have been in it's time. Privileged to have a relation of the film makers at the screening who gave a very interesting history of the making of the film
I saw the opening night and was very disappointed
Brilliant film
Opening night of Israeli Film Festival this year was a great evening of beautiful music, good vine and finger food, and finished with very interesting film about society and contemporary life in Israel.
Nice movies.
A great film of historic importance and the information provided during the Q&A was very interesting.
Unique opportunity to see an important and iconic Aussie film, with a Q&A with the grandson of the film maker.
Fabulous night! Thank you
Good movie. No Israeli food and drinks at Israeli Film Festival though!
Good film
Good film
Good film
enjoyable event
interesting short speeches by festival director,Walt Secord politician then Israeli general.
film home port was engaging