- November 1, 2024
- 8:05 pm
- Israel
October 31, 2024 at ANU Museum (Tel Aviv) the long-awaited premiere of the documentary film took place “Parallels: beyond the borders” (“Parallels: Beyond Borders”), created with the support of Israeli Friends of Ukraine and fund Ukrainian Jewish Encounter (Canada).
The film, more than a year in the making, was originally intended to be a story about Israeli initiatives to help Ukraine, but became a story about the common challenges facing Ukraine and Israel and the power of change that ordinary people can create.
The premiere of the documentary film “Parallels: Beyond the Cordons” became an important event for the Ukrainian community in Israel, emphasizing the need for cooperation and unity in times of war. The event participants discussed current challenges and issues facing Ukraine and Israel.
The film will soon be available on YouTube channel Israeli Friends of Ukraine.
Meaning of the film
Themes and ideas
The film includes more than 30 interviews with volunteers, diplomats, politicians, public opinion leaders and business representatives. During the making of the film, filming took place in cities such as Tel Aviv, Haifa, Herzliya, Jerusalem and Kyiv. The linguistic diversity presented in the film includes four languages spoken by the characters, highlighting the multinational aspect of cooperation between Ukraine and Israel.
“This film is not just about help, it is about how we, as people, can support each other in difficult times,” said one of the organizers.
Quotes from the event
Attended the premiere Evgeniy KorniychukAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Israel. In his welcoming speech he emphasized:
“It is important that the Ukrainian community in Israel is united so that we can together overcome the challenges that face us.”
Panel discussion: “Life in the shadow of war”
After the screening of the film, a panel discussion took place on the topic “Life in the Shadow of War.” Participants discussed the numerous challenges facing Ukrainian and Israeli societies. Important questions included:
- Military exchange of experience: the need to establish an exchange of military experience between Ukraine and Israel.
- Media coverage of conflicts: the importance of the constant presence of the theme of war in the media so that the audience does not forget about the events taking place.
- Diplomatic relations: the need to establish and strengthen ties between the two states at different levels, both official and personal.
- Global threats: Discussion of new threats posed by countries seen as the “axis of evil”, such as Iran and Russia.
Panelists
Speakers on the panel:
- Sergey Auslender – military analyst
- Alexey Zheleznov — blogger and journalist
- David Tversky — journalist of the publication “Davar”
- Zoya Sever – artist, volunteer and founder of the United People Planet Foundation
The moderators were Anna Zharova And Vyacheslav Feldmanco-founders Israeli Friends of Ukraine.
The importance of support and gratitude
The organizers of the premiere noted the importance of joint efforts and expressed gratitude to everyone who took part in the creation of the film. Anna Zharova shared her emotions after the show:
“Emotions are running high. We are glad that we were able to show this film, which was the result of the work of the entire team. This is an important step towards strengthening our cooperation.”
Table: Important facts about the film
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Premiere date | October 31, 2024 |
| Number of interviews | More than 30 |
| Languages spoken | 4 languages |
| Topics of discussion | Military experience, media coverage, diplomacy |
Conclusion
The premiere of the documentary film “Parallels: Beyond the Cordons” became an important event for the Ukrainian community in Israel, emphasizing unity and support in difficult times. Israeli Friends of Ukraine continues its efforts to strengthen ties between the two peoples, inspiring new initiatives and projects.
The film became a shining example of how cultural and humanitarian initiatives can promote mutual understanding and solidarity in times of war. With each new project, it becomes clear that joint work and support can change people's lives and influence the future of both countries.
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