Roni Mahdav-Lavin

Roni Mahdav-Lavin is the director of the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the artistic director of the Jerusalem Film Festival. Under his leadership, the festival has become a significant cultural event that celebrates cinema from Israel and around the world. Mahdav-Lavin has been vocal about the challenges faced by the festival amid ongoing conflicts, emphasizing the importance of art and culture during difficult times.