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Nature. Animals. Cinema.

What do we see when we look at nature? A breathtaking landscape, a wild world unfolding beyond our own, or an intricate web of life of which we are part? This program invites us to slow down and look closer: at the life teeming within an ancient oak, the depths of the ocean, flocks of flamingos, forests and wetlands, and the animals that share our world—and sometimes our screens.

To look at nature is also to look at ourselves. Moving between wonder and humor, curiosity and reflection, these films blur the boundaries between the human and the wild, between observer and observed. Here, nature is not a backdrop to the human story, but a rich, complex world that we inhabit and depend upon.

An invitation to curiosity, the program asks us to look again at what we think we know and discover just how strange, surprising, and alive it can be. Sometimes, a small shift in perspective is all it takes for a tree, a bird, a cat, or a landscape to become a world of its own—and for our place within it to look different too.

Tickets: 25 NIS | Members: Free entrance

Biblical Hill Tor + Film: 40 NIS | Members: 25 NIS

CatVideoFest: 43 NIS | Members: Free entrance

Wednesday 23.09.26 23.09.26
20:15
20:15
Cinematheque 2
Cinematheque 2
2026-09-23 20:15:00 2026-09-23 23:15:00 Asia/Jerusalem Shalom <p>Following the screening, conversation (in Heb.) with director Meital Zvieli</p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Following the screening, conversation (in Heb.) with director Meital Zvieli

Shalom

Dir.: Meital Zvieli
| 80 minutes

The Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Israeli and Palestinian visitors each year, seeks to foster compassion through captive animals that serve as ambassadors for nature. Through Shalom the rhinoceros and his two caretakers, the film explores captivity, freedom, and the necessity of peaceful coexistence.

Life and Other Problems

Dir.: Max Kestner
| 99 minutes

In 2014, the killing of Marius, a young giraffe at Copenhagen Zoo, sparked global outrage. Filmmaker Max Kestner follows the story with a documentary journey exploring our relationship with animals and nature. Not every question finds an answer, but the journey itself is compelling and thought-provoking.

2 screaning
Thursday 24.09.26
24.09.26
18:00
Cinematheque 2
Cinematheque 2
2026-09-24 18:00:00 2026-09-24 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Life and Other Problems Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Life and Other Problems
Monday 28.09.26
28.09.26
18:30
Cinematheque 2
Cinematheque 2
2026-09-28 18:30:00 2026-09-28 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Life and Other Problems Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Life and Other Problems

Observation Diary

Dir.: Itay Marom
| 65 minutes

Following the birdwatching journals of Amit Geffen, who spent his short life documenting every bird he encountered, the film explores why we observe and record the natural world. Through his writings and those who knew him, it becomes a meditation on memory, mortality, and the search for meaning.

1 screaning
Thursday 24.09.26
24.09.26
20:15
Cinematheque 2
Cinematheque 2
2026-09-24 20:15:00 2026-09-24 23:15:00 Asia/Jerusalem Observation Diary Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Observation Diary

Whispers in the Woods

Dir.: Vincent Munier
| 94 minutes

Deep in the misty forests of the Vosges, wildlife photographer Vincent Munier, his father and young son follow hidden tracks and wait for elusive creatures to emerge. Breathtaking and intimate, Whispers in the Woods draws us into the mystery, beauty and quiet thrill of the wild.

2 screaning
Friday 25.09.26
25.09.26
16:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2026-09-25 16:00:00 2026-09-25 19:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Whispers in the Woods Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Whispers in the Woods
Saturday 26.09.26
26.09.26
18:30
Cinematheque 2
Cinematheque 2
2026-09-26 18:30:00 2026-09-26 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Whispers in the Woods Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Whispers in the Woods
Saturday 26.09.26 26.09.26
16:30
16:30
Cinematheque 2
Cinematheque 2
2026-09-26 16:30:00 2026-09-26 19:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Shalom Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Shalom

Dir.: Meital Zvieli
| 80 minutes

The Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Israeli and Palestinian visitors each year, seeks to foster compassion through captive animals that serve as ambassadors for nature. Through Shalom the rhinoceros and his two caretakers, the film explores captivity, freedom, and the necessity of peaceful coexistence.

Hen

Hen

Dir.: György Pálfi
| 96 minutes

A black hen escapes a truck bound for the slaughterhouse and embarks on an unlikely journey through the human world. Told from her perspective, György Pálfi’s distinctive blend of surrealism, naturalism, and dark humor turns this survival tale into a must-see: funny, sharp, and thought-provoking.

2 screaning
Sunday 27.09.26
27.09.26
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2026-09-27 18:00:00 2026-09-27 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Hen Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Hen
Monday 28.09.26
28.09.26
20:30
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2026-09-28 20:30:00 2026-09-28 23:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Hen Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Hen
Monday 28.09.26 28.09.26
18:00
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2026-09-28 18:00:00 2026-09-28 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Finding Harmony: A King's Vision <p>The screening will be held in the presence of His Excellency Simon Walters, British Ambassador to Israel</p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
The screening will be held in the presence of His Excellency Simon Walters, British Ambassador to Israel

Finding Harmony: A King's Vision

Dir.: Nicolas Brown
| 89 minutes

For more than five decades, King Charles III has championed a different relationship between humanity and nature. Intimate and reflective, the film explores his philosophy of “Harmony” and a lifelong vision that, once seen as unconventional, speaks with new urgency to the world today.

Flamingos: Life After the Meteorite

Dir.: Lorenzo Hagerman
| 83 minutes

A story of love, risk, and resilience unfolds in the lives of the Caribbean flamingo. Rich with humor, warmth, and breathtaking imagery, this captivating documentary offers an unforgettable journey through spectacular landscapes while celebrating evolution and the fragile beauty of the natural world.

2 screaning
Tuesday 29.09.26
29.09.26
18:00
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2026-09-29 18:00:00 2026-09-29 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Flamingos: Life After the Meteorite Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Flamingos: Life After the Meteorite
Friday 02.10.26
02.10.26
18:30
Cinematheque 1
Cinematheque 1
2026-10-02 18:30:00 2026-10-02 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Flamingos: Life After the Meteorite Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Flamingos: Life After the Meteorite
Tuesday 29.09.26 29.09.26
20:00
20:00
Cinematheque 3
Cinematheque 3
2026-09-29 20:00:00 2026-09-29 23:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Wetland <p>Opening remarks and following the screening conversation with the filmmakers (in Heb.)</p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Opening remarks and following the screening conversation with the filmmakers (in Heb.)

Wetland

Dir.: Rachel Rusinek, Eyal Ben Moshe
| 59 minutes

In 1956, three photographers abandoned their daily lives to document the Hula wetlands before they were drained forever. Spending a year in the marshes, they captured extraordinary 16mm color footage of a disappearing ecosystem, creating a rare cinematic testament to a lost landscape and humanity's fragile relationship with nature.

Wednesday 30.09.26 30.09.26
18:00
18:00
Cinematheque 3
Cinematheque 3
2026-09-30 18:00:00 2026-09-30 21:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Nature Preserved <p>A Guided Journey through Israel’s Landscapes and the Treasures of the Archive</p><p>A cinematic journey through Israel’s landscapes as preserved on film. Veteran nature photographer Yuval Dax of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel will guide us through rare and remarkable treasures from the Israel Film Archive – Jerusalem Cinematheque, capturing the country’s landscapes, wildlife, and natural world across the decades. Moving between places and eras, we will discover landscapes transformed and landscapes that endure, and see the changing face of local nature through the camera’s eye.</p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Nature Preserved

A cinematic journey through Israel’s landscapes and the treasures of the Israel Film Archive – Jerusalem Cinematheque. Veteran nature photographer Yuval Dax guides us through rare footage of a natural world transformed over time.
Thursday 01.10.26 01.10.26
16:30
16:30
2026-10-01 16:30:00 2026-10-01 19:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Bible Hill Guided Tour | Heart of an Oak <div>A guided tour of Bible Hill with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, exploring a unique urban nature and archaeological site just steps from the Cinematheque. The last remaining exposed hilltop in central Jerusalem, Bible Hill is remarkably rich in plant and animal life. In autumn, winter, and spring, the hill bursts into bloom, while its location along the watershed attracts a wide variety of birds.</div><div><div><div><p>Tour duration: 90 minutes<br />The tour will be conducted in Hebrew.<br />Meeting point: Jerusalem Cinematheque plaza<br />Advance registration is required; places are limited.</p><p>The ticket includes the guided tour and admission to the 18:30 screening of Heart of an Oak.</p><p>Tickets: NIS 40 / Members: NIS 25</p></div></div></div><p> </p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Bible Hill Guided Tour | Heart of an Oak

A guided tour in Hebrew of Bible Hill with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, exploring its rich plant and bird life. The ticket includes the 90-minute tour and admission to the 18:30 screening of Heart of an Oak.

Heart of an Oak

Dir.: Laurent Charbonnier, Michel Seydoux
| 80 minutes

Within the branches of a 210-year-old oak, an extraordinary world comes to life. Without narration or dialogue, Heart of an Oak follows its inhabitants through the seasons, weaving a poetic and visually stunning adventure that inspires wonder in children and adults alike.

2 screaning
Sunday 27.09.26
27.09.26
08:30
Jerusalem Bird Observatory
Jerusalem Bird Observatory
2026-09-27 08:30:00 2026-09-27 11:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Introduction to Bird Ringing | Heart of Oak <p>08:30 Introduction to Bird Ringing at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory</p><p>Bird ringing is a research method used to track both migratory and resident birds over many years. It helps researchers and conservationists better understand birds’ needs, allowing them to protect and manage natural habitats more effectively. Taking part in a ringing session offers visitors a rare chance to see up close the small songbirds that stop in Israel during their migrations.</p><p>09:30 Screening of Heart of an Oak</p><p>Meeting point: Jerusalem Bird Observatory, 2 Rothschild St., Jerusalem</p><p>Places are limited.</p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Introduction to Bird Ringing | Heart of Oak
Thursday 01.10.26
01.10.26
18:30
Cinematheque 3
Cinematheque 3
2026-10-01 18:30:00 2026-10-01 21:30:00 Asia/Jerusalem Heart of an Oak Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
Heart of an Oak

CatVideoFest 2026

| 74 minutes

Cats. On the big screen. What more do you need? CatVideoFest brings 74 minutes of pure feline joy, with the funniest, cutest and most outrageous cat videos from around the world.

1 screaning
Thursday 01.10.26
01.10.26
20:00
Cinematheque 3
Cinematheque 3
2026-10-01 20:00:00 2026-10-01 23:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem CatVideoFest 2026 Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque
CatVideoFest 2026
Sunday 27.09.26 27.09.26
08:30
08:30
Jerusalem Bird Observatory
Jerusalem Bird Observatory
2026-09-27 08:30:00 2026-09-27 11:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem Introduction to Bird Ringing | Heart of Oak <p>08:30 Introduction to Bird Ringing at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory</p><p>Bird ringing is a research method used to track both migratory and resident birds over many years. It helps researchers and conservationists better understand birds’ needs, allowing them to protect and manage natural habitats more effectively. Taking part in a ringing session offers visitors a rare chance to see up close the small songbirds that stop in Israel during their migrations.</p><p>09:30 Screening of Heart of an Oak</p><p>Meeting point: Jerusalem Bird Observatory, 2 Rothschild St., Jerusalem</p><p>Places are limited.</p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

Introduction to Bird Ringing | Heart of Oak

08:30 Bird Ringing Introduction at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory | 09:30 Heart of an Oak. Please note: the event takes place outside the Cinematheque, at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, 2 Rothschild St., Jerusalem. Places are limited.

Heart of an Oak

Dir.: Laurent Charbonnier, Michel Seydoux
| 80 minutes

Within the branches of a 210-year-old oak, an extraordinary world comes to life. Without narration or dialogue, Heart of an Oak follows its inhabitants through the seasons, weaving a poetic and visually stunning adventure that inspires wonder in children and adults alike.