Israeli Film Series: For the Love of a Woman (Per amore di una donna)

Mili Avital (Prisoners of War, Kugel, Noodle) stars in a sweeping saga based on the beloved novel by Israeli author Meir Shalev, The Loves of Judith. In 1970s Israel, Esther teams up with a university professor (Ori Pfeffer, Munich) to uncover a secret from her family’s past, focusing on a mysterious woman from 1930s British Mandate Palestine. They unravel the tale of Yehudit (Ana Ularu), who arrives at an agricultural settlement and captivates three men. As the past unfolds, Esther uncovers an exciting yet tragic love story and a shocking revelation.

Canadian Premiere

Italy 2025, 117 min

English, Hebrew

Director: Guido Chiesa