Jerusalem Film Festival opens with 'Atzmaut', honors Sergei Loznitsa

The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival opened Thursday evening at the Sultan's Pool with Moshe Rosenthal's film 'Atzmaut' (Independence). Acclaimed Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa received a lifetime achievement award during the ceremony, according to N12.

The Jerusalem Film Festival kicked off Thursday evening at the Sultan's Pool with the premiere of Moshe Rosenthal's 'Atzmaut'. The event, part of the festival's 43rd edition, also honored Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa. The festival is scheduled to run through July 19.

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1. 1 hour ago · 23:29 · 9 JulLatest

   Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa received a lifetime achievement award.

2. 23:29 · 9 Jul

   Jerusalem Film Festival opens at Sultan's Pool with 'Atzmaut' by Moshe Rosenthal

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