TLVFest: A New Era for the Festival
The latest edition of TLVFest signifies a pivotal shift with new leadership under artistic director Gili Porat and producer Yael Lavie. They step in after the departure of festival founder Yair Hochner, who dedicated two decades to establishing the festival as a significant part of local queer culture.
Recognized Excellence
Globally acknowledged, TLVFest has been listed as one of the top 10 LGBTQ+ film festivals by IndieWire. The festival has a history of welcoming prominent figures from esteemed events such as Sundance and Berlin.
Diverse Lineup
This year’s selection boasts a rich array of queer films, delving into themes of love, faith, family, and queer joy. Highlights include:
- Rose: Directed by Markus Schleinzer, featuring Sandra Hüller, this film won the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
- The Wrong Girls: A crime comedy by Dylan Meyer, starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat.
Exciting Features and Retrospectives
Film enthusiasts will also experience Adam Shankman’s camp comedy Stop! That! Train! with RuPaul, along with favorites from Cannes and Montreal’s Fantasia. A special tribute will be made with a retrospective screening of the Wachowski sisters’ iconic thriller Bound on 35mm.
Spotlight on Israeli Cinema
The festival will showcase premiering domestic films, including Yuval Hadadi’s A Man Walks on the Street and Moshe Rosenthal’s Ophir Award-winning Tell Me Everything. Attendees will also have the opportunity to see And Thou Shalt Love, the final work of the late director Nitzan Gilady.
Encompassing More Than Features
In addition to narrative films, TLVFest will host international documentary competitions, local short film showcases, and noteworthy retrospectives, enriching the experience for all attendees.
