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Description
Ilana Goor - A Woman Against the Wind
אשה ברוח
The Fight for a Life's Work: Groundbreaking artist Ilana Goor, at 88, faces the ultimate challenge: saving the museum that is her legacy. This film/exhibition explores her lifelong struggle with feeling like an outsider, capturing her emotional battle against time and the complex demands of preserving a self-made institution.
Special Guests: Live Post-Screening Q&A
Your ticket includes an exclusive opportunity to dive deeper into the film's powerful themes. Immediately following the screening, join us for a live Q&A session with the individuals who brought this extraordinary story to the screen and the stage:
Tomer Heymann — Director
An award-winning documentary filmmaker whose career spans over two decades, Tomer Heymann's films have premiered and been celebrated at major festivals worldwide, including Berlinale, Hot Docs, SXSW, and IDFA.
Ilana Goor — Artist & Protagonist
An internationally celebrated sculptor, designer, and multidisciplinary artist known for her fearless creative voice and distinctive aesthetic. A self-taught pioneer who forged her own path outside the traditional art world, Goor's work spans sculpture, furniture, jewelry, and large-scale installations—all culminating in her iconic, self-made museum in Jaffa.
This is a rare opportunity for candid conversation and insight into the heart of the Israeli art world.
Film Details
Director: Tomer Heymann
Original Languages: Hebrew, English
Subtitles: English, Hebrew
Running Time: 56:15 min.
Festivals & Awards
- Epos International Art Film Festival 2025
- Alexandre Trauner ART/film festival 2025
- UK Jewish Film Festival 2025
- San Diego Jewish Film Festival 2026
Event Program:
- 7 PM - Welcome & Introduction
- 7:30 PM - Screening
- 8:30 PM - Q&A Tomer Heymann & Ilana Goor
About the Hosts / Partners
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Etti Inbal, the CINEMATEC curates' powerful films and engaging discussions, illuminating the richness of Israeli cinema for communities in the US.
Join Cinematec's mailing list. Contact etti.inbal@gmail.com
Date & Time
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue Details
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Eric Brown Theater
411 East Clinton AvenueTenafly, New Jersey 07670
