Meet the directors of ‘Sand Storm’ and ‘Norman’
Elite Zexer and Joseph Cedar to present their new movies, answer audience questions, at exclusive Times of Israel screenings

JERUSALEM — On Thursday, March 2, Times of Israel readers have the chance to see “Sand Storm,” the award-winning movie about women in Israel’s Bedouin society, and meet the director Elite Zexer. The film, winner of the 2016 Ophir Prize for best Israeli movie and Israel’s submission for best foreign-language film at this year’s Oscars, will be shown with English subtitles. Elite will be interviewed live on stage at the Jerusalem Cinematheque by Jessica Steinberg.
Tickets available HERE.
On Monday, March 6, we’re hosting Oscar-nominated director Joseph Cedar for an exclusive preview screening of his new film Norman, starring Richard Gere. The director will join us for a live interview at Cinema City, Jerusalem.
Tickets available HERE.
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