Close
Monthly Screenings

Austrian Film Week

The Austrian Cultural Forum is delighted to welcome you to the 7th edition of the Austrian Film Week in Israel and to invite you to explore contemporary Austrian cinematography.

Ever since the pandemic struck two years ago, the notion of freedom has become an integral point of reference in public discourse as well as private discussions. This year’s selection approaches the yearning for freedom from different angles and introduces a variety of remarkable characters, fates and their desire to pursue personal fulfillment.
We thank the participating cinematheques, filmmakers, actresses and actors, as well as our dedicated and loyal audience in Israel for making the Austrian Film Week possible.
 

The Bubble

Dir.: Valerie Blankenbyl
| 91 minutes

Not far from Disney World Florida, 150,000 senior citizens reside in The Villages. With 96 activity centers, 54 golf courses, 70 swimming pools, and 3000 clubs, The Villages is no ordinary retirement home solution. But beneath the pristine green lawns lurk issues of race, money, and even politics.

Moneyboys

Dir.: C.B. Yi
| 120 minutes

Fei makes a living in the big city working as a hustler. His world collapses when he realizes that his family accepts his money but not his homosexuality. Broken-hearted, Fei struggles to create a new beginning in his life. An arresting film debut film.

Fox in a Hole

Dir.: Arman T. Riahi
| 100 minutes

When Hans Fuchs starts his new job in a prison school, replacing a beloved, though unconventional teacher, he will have big shoes to fill as well as face some of his greatest fears. A heartfelt drama with characters facing complex dilemmas.  

Monte Verità

Dir.: Stefan Jäger
| 116 minutes

At the beginning of the 20th century, Hanna wants to escape the bourgeois life and arrives at an artist commune right at the turning point of Western culture - when new currents in art, science, and psychology break out.

Why Not You

Dir.: Evi Romen
| 108 minutes

When his friend dies in an attack against a gay club the two met up at, Mario's life takes a dramatic turn. The film enjoys expressive direction, vivid use of colors and camerawork, and the intense presence of Thomas Prenn.