The launch of the hall no' ’ 1 of the renewed Jerusalem Cinematheque
will be held in 11.11.19 and during the launch the screening of the film “Les Miserables” (104 min) of French director's Ledge ’ Lee.
The Jerusalem Cinematheque is located in Gehenna valley and overlooks Jerusalem's magnificent landscape (in the photo). Re-opens hall no' 1, The oldest and largest of the Cinematheque halls. After a large and significant renovation. Including a year of planning and four-month intensive work.
The renovation work began last August after a year of planning and investing over a million NIS with the Van Leer Foundation's gracious contribution and the support of the Jerusalem municipality..
The renovation of the hall included the installation of a cinema in a modern design and with maximum comfort next to leading, Improving the slope and the elevation of screen. Innovative equipment and the most advanced projector in the world today (4K) And the accessibility is convenient for disabled people..
The film “Les Miserables” It's the movie premiere of the director Ledge’ Lee, was highly praised and won the jury award at Cannes Film Festival . The film focuses on a Paris police special unit operating in one of the most sensitive and dangerous districts in the suburbs of the city.. An out of hand arrest fires a battle between police forces and raging civilians.
The film “Les Miserables” Won the prize “Best film” At the international competition at the Jerusalem Film Festival 2019, And elected to represent France at The Oscars American Academy Award category “Best International Feature Film” (Known as – “Best Foreign Language Film category”).
Written and edited by- Saul Dishi
