Another week is coming to an end, so in order for you to start planning your plans for the rest of the week right now, we have prepared for you some recommendations for everything interesting in the world of culture during the week of 28/09-22/09.
Movies
Unforgettable 4
The hit film series, which brings together some of the world's biggest action stars, returns in a new film, in which the beloved mercenary group reunites once again. This time they embark on a dangerous mission, which will be the last for one of them. Out of the pain, the gang decides to go out and take revenge, and of course at the same time save humanity from World War III. Featuring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Megan Fox, Eiko Avais ("The Raid") and many more.
In cinemas
Haunted in Venice
Famous detective Hercule Poirot returns in a third film in the successful detective series, directed by Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh (who also plays the lead role). The new film, based on Agatha Christie's novel The Murder Mystery at a Party, takes place in the Italian city on Halloween after World War II. When Poirot is retired and living in self-exile, he finds himself attending a séance in a haunted apartment - where one of the guests is murdered, leading him to try to find out who the killer is. Also cast: Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Camille Kotin, Kyle Allen, Jude Hill and more.
In cinemas
Easter Island Giants
The third film in the "Georgian Trilogy" by acclaimed writer-director Dover Kosashvili, after the classic "Late Wedding" and "A Gift from Heaven." This film follows several characters, each searching for their own place in a society that many different cultures merge into: Zaza and Zehava live in a fantastic world to which they connect by collecting cards on distant places; Medea dreams of studying medicine in Romania, while the neighborhood bully, whom she loves, has other plans; And this world is being run by the colorful grandfather, who struggles to preserve the laws of patriarchy. Among the participants: Gabri Banai, Nico Tabadze and Kate Conlin.
In cinemas
No one will save you
This intriguing psychological thriller follows a talented young woman named Brin (the talented Caitlin Dever, "Incredible," "Dopesick"), who lives alone in the house where she grew up after being cut off from her community. One night, aliens invade her home, setting off an exciting battle between Brin and the aliens, who threaten her future as they force her to confront the demons of her past from which she tried to escape.
Available on Disney+
Haifa International Film Festival
The 39th edition of the beloved festival, which runs until October 7, will open with a screening of the period film "Jean du Barry," starring Johnny Depp, and will close with Matteo Garrone's "Capitano" ("Gomorrah," "Dog-Man"), which won the directing award at the last Venice Film Festival. In addition to awarding the Lifetime Achievement Award to actor Sasson Gabay, the 100th anniversary celebration of Disney Studios, Israeli and international film competitions, it will screen some of the most intriguing films of recent times, such as the recent Cannes Film Festival winner, Anatomy of a Fall, as well as films by acclaimed and beloved directors, such as Wim Wenders, Pedro Almodóvar, Jonathan Glaser, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Francois Ozon, Michel Gondry and Ryosuke Hamaguchi.
Starting Thursday, Haifa Cinematheque and Tikotin Hall, Haifa
I promise you
On the occasion of the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Israel Prize laureate Yehoram Gaon returns to the bleeding wound of the State of Israel, from a different angle - and to the soundtrack that accompanied the war and the period that followed. In the film, the singer-actor meets prominent artists who performed against fighters on the front lines and wounded in hospitals, while revealing for the first time previously unheard stories, including those told by Riki Gal and Izhar Cohen.
Shani, Reshet 13
Yehoram Gaon during the Yom Kippur War, photo: Eli Chen - at the Nahal camp, IDF Archives and the Defense Establishment
The Amazing Story of Henry Sugar
A few months after the release of his last film "Asteroid City", the unique writer-director Wes Anderson ("The Grand Budapest Hotel", "Moonlight Kingdom") releases a short film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, based on the successful book "The Amazing Story of Henry Sugar and Six More" by author Roald Dahl. Cumberbatch plays a wealthy man who hears about a guru who sees without his eyes, which makes him decide to master it himself so he can cheat on gambling. Other participants: Ben Kingsley, Dev Patel and Ralph Fiennes.
Wednesday, on Netflix
Series
American Horror: High Sensitivity
The hit anthology series returns for its 12th season, starring none other than Kim Kardashian. The season will follow Anna, a young actress (played by Emma Roberts), who tries to get pregnant - without success. When a buzz is created around her new film, she begins to worry that something is trying to hurt her and her dream of becoming a mother. Other participants include Cara Delevingne, Zachary Quinto, Billy Lord, Dennis O'Hare and more.
Wednesday, at yes
sex education
Two years after its previous season, the coming-of-age comedy drama returns for a fourth season - which will also be the last. After the events of the previous season, the new group arrives at a new school to which its members must adapt. Each of them tries to find a new direction in life and cope with the difficulties that accompany each and every step they take as they get older.
Available on Netflix
music
New album for Kylie Minogue
With one of the biggest hits of the summer ("Padam Padam"), which became her most successful song in more than a decade, the Australian diva returns with her 12th album, "Tension". Minogue seems to be back in her pop-dance shoes this time, so it's no surprise that the album's producers include one of the world's greatest DJs (Dutch Oliver Heldens), as well as hit-laden songwriters who have worked with Ellie Goulding, the Spice Girls and even U2.
Available on all platforms
The Fish Snake on New Album
"Fish Life", the ninth studio album of the beloved hip-hop group, is released to the world, and includes some of the biggest hits that the band has released recently - "City of God", "You Can't Lie Your Heart" (with Leah Shabbat and Peled), "One by One" and "We Will Meet in Simchas" (featuring Eden Hasson). With tons of groove, lots of poignant and sharp texts and an extraordinary ability to produce songs that range from fun to thoughtful, the veteran ensemble continues to establish itself as one of the most successful the country has known in the past two decades.
Available on all platforms
I am a guitar: Assaf plays and sings Benny Amdursky
To mark the 30th anniversary of the singer-actor's death, his son, who has already proven a long time ago that he is a gifted musician and a phenomenal musician in his own right, embarks on a tour in which he performs his father's songs - from his solo career, through the many ensembles he was a member of (such as the Yarkon Bridge Trio and the Dudaim) to songs by other artists he produced and created, and even shares with the audience the fascinating stories behind them.
Thursday, Zappa Amphitheater Shawnee
Reiskinder launches new album
"Homeless Courage," the seventh album by electronic rock creator Asaf Eden, brings the musician's wild sampler production and searing lyrics to new heights filled with great depth and groove crowds. The songs of the album were created during the Corona period, when Eden was stuck in Berlin and unable to return to Israel, and after his relationship fell apart. Now he's bringing the result to the stage, in a show that will include songs from the new album and old songs, as well as special guests.
Saturday, The Green Club, Tel Aviv
stage
Storytelling Festival
With hundreds of participants taking part in dozens of performances, the festival will mark its 30th year with fascinating, funny and surprising stories that make up the story of Israeliness and Judaism. In addition to panels on a variety of topics, the festival, which will take place until October 5, will feature former President Reuven Rivlin, former Supreme Court justices (including Aharon Barak and Hanan Meltzer), Guri Alfi (who is also, as is known, the son of the festival's artistic director, Yossi Alfi), current and former Knesset members, military and media figures, and will include performances by Yasmin Levy, David D'Or, Yizhar Cohen and more.
Starting Tuesday, Givatayim Theater
Yossi Alfi, Photo: Shai Franco
Family
Breaking records
Lunada Museum offers an experiential and empowering activity that demonstrates to participating children that they can break their personal record every time and in any field they want, through more than 50 interactive facilities across eight knowledge spaces. In addition, the original play "Grandpa Shashi's Peak" will be staged (in cooperation with the Beer Sheva Fringe Theater), and of course it will also be possible to spend time in the rest of the museum, which is an experiential and experiential complex where activities are adapted to learning through both independent and joint play.
Lunada, Beer Sheva Children's Museum
Visitors to Lunada, Photo: Gil Nemeth
Grandpa Ephraim's Secret
A new musical adaptation of the bestseller from Ran Cohen Aharonov's beloved book series "Children of the Tree House", during which the children discover a secret safe in Maya's grandfather's house. To their astonishment, the safe contains no money or jewelry, but some mysterious artifacts related to Grandpa Ephraim's childhood in Persia - which they try to return after they were stolen, while embarking on a journey of identity during which they will get to know their past.
Saturday, Meditech Theater, Holon
Eagles Month
To mark International Eagle Day, which took place at the beginning of the month, Nature and Parks Authority guides will explain the activities to preserve the vulture population (of which there are currently only about 200 in Israel) and the nesting in the Carmel cliffs, which returned years later. At some stations, participants will be able to feel an eagle's feather, compare their "wingspan" to that of the king of birds, see the size of an eagle's egg, and how the transmitter is used to track the eagles.
Saturday, Hai Bar Carmel Nature Reserve
Eagles at Hai Bar Carmel, Photo: Olga Rybak - Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Exhibitions
The Cruise to Nowhere
Dozens of the works that illustrator-writer Einat Sarfati has created over the past ten years in the field of children's books and various projects are presented in this exhibition, which is dedicated entirely to children and addresses them at eye level. The works create a sequence of more than 45 meters of illustrations that are interwoven into a new story, creating an experience of wandering space for children and parents, who if they dive into the impressive works will discover hidden worlds, a variety of happenings, encounters and characters, to which dedication provides a great and impressive experience. Admission is free.
Hansen House, Jerusalem
A work by Einat Sarfati who will participate in the exhibition, photo: Einat Sarfati
Wonderland 2
After the enormous success of the first exhibition at the Imperial Hotel, which was visited by more than 110,38 people, curator Yaara Sachs is launching a new and large-scale pop-up exhibition, in which dozens of artists will take over the hotel's <> rooms and various spaces, turning them into a perfect future world as they imagine it, in works in the fields of graffiti, video art, animation, scenery and more. Each room will reveal a new and colorful utopian world, where you can wander and get lost in an inspiring experience. Participating artists include Filfeld, Ella Uzan, Merav Peleg, Assaf Abrahamov, Lior Kasem Hamama, Omri Guetta, Leah Maslow and more.
Imperial Hotel, Tel Aviv
A creation by Lior Kesem Greenhouse that will participate in the exhibition // Photo: Public Relations
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