Sixteen subjects – and thirteen hand-picked directors, take on the complex and beautiful subject of Israeli cultural life. This fascinating series is comprised of individual films that illuminate the creative process – both behind and in front of the camera. Each chapter is directed by a well-know Israeli documentary filmmaker who carefully crafted an intimate and personal portrait of the subject. The series includes a look at the creative lives of musicians, dancers, painters and actors. Each chapter is a story onto its self that can be viewed both separately and as part of the fuller picture of contemporary creative life in Israel.
Included in the series are personalities ranging from conductor Zubin Mehta, to singer Hava Alberstien to choreographer Ohad Naharin.
Sixteen subjects – and thirteen hand-picked directors, take on the complex and beautiful subject of Israeli cultural life. This fascinating series is comprised of individual films that illuminate the creative process – both behind and in front of the camera. Each chapter is directed by a well-know Israeli documentary filmmaker who carefully crafted an intimate and personal portrait of the subject. The series includes a look at the creative lives of musicians, dancers, painters and actors. Each chapter is a story onto its self that can be viewed both separately and as part of the fuller picture of contemporary creative life in Israel.
Review of Alex Levac - Alex in Wonderland on Amy Kronish' blog: http://www.israelfilm.blogspot.co.il/2014/04/cultural-heroes.html
A recent documentary film entitled Guitai - In Search of his Carmel by Ran Tal, was shot while Gitali was researching locations and preparing for his recent feature film, Carmel (which premiered in 2009). This documentary is compelling in that it provides the viewer with insight into Guitai's unique way of creating a film -- his artistic process which is always dynamic and the script which is always developing.
For the entire review by Amy Kronish check: http://israelfilm.blogspot.com/2011/06/amos-gitai.html