Summer Cinematheque: HaLehakah/The Band

See the Israeli cult classic film, HaLehakah/The Band in Hebrew (with English subtitles)! This is a beloved 1978 offbeat musical that follows a dozen members of a military entertainment troupe on a mission to entertain soldiers following the 1967 Six Day War. By Director Avi Nesher, starring Gidi Gov.
The Vilna is a beautiful spot for dinner and a film on a summer night. Don't miss it!
Interested in seeing the film but can't make it for dinner? Join us for free thanks to the Consulate General of Israel to New England. Registration required.
Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel to New England and Boston Jewish Film.

5:30 PM: Doors open
6:00 PM: Falafel dinner
7:00 PM: Film screening (112 minutes)
7:45 PM: Post-screening conversation

Stop by when doors open at 5:30 to check out our current gallery exhibit, American Chutzpah.
About Director Avi Nesher
Avid Nesher's award-winning films have played a major part in Israeli cinema's rise to prominence during the last decade. During that period, four Israeli movies were nominated for Best Foreign Picture. During that era, Nesher was singled out and honored several time as one of Israel's all-time greatest filmmakers.