'Holding Liat': Docaviv Film Festival to open with hostage documentary

The festival will include premiere screenings of over 100 documentary films from Israel and abroad, including 36 new Israeli films.

Berlinale Best Documentary award winner ‘Holding Liat’ opens this year’s festival.

Berlinale Best Documentary award winner ‘Holding Liat’ opens this year’s festival.

(photo credit: The Film Collaborative)

APRIL 15, 2025 00:53

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