The festival has also announced that Justine Triet’s Cannes 2023 Palme d’Or winner, which world premiered at the Berlinale in February, explores Meir’s life, character and achievements as Israel’s first and only female prime minister, through her handling of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Watch a clipAs per JFF tradition, the opening night gala will unfold against the backdrop of the city’s open-air, 6,000-person capacity, Sultan’s Pool amphitheatre.
“We are delighted to open this year’s festival with Guy Nattiv’s Golda, an impressive and compelling international production that provides a glimpse into the most pivotal days in the life of one of the key figures in Israel’s history, said JFF director Roni Mahadav-Levin and artistic director Elad Samorzik in a joint statement.
“Helen Mirren’s performance is electrifying, and we are confident that the thousands of viewers at Sultan’s Pool will have an unforgettable experience.”
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