A deeply humanistic drama made with a crew of Jews and Arabs working together, The Sea is director Shai Carmeli-Pollak's triumph, winner of Best Film at the Ophir Awards and Israel's official submission to the Academy Awards. Reminiscent of the child-centric humanism of Vittorio De Sica and Jafar Panahi, The Sea tells the story of Khaled, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who is taken to see the ocean for the first time on a school trip but is denied entry at the military checkpoint. Without knowing Hebrew or his way, Khaled embarks on an odyssey through the streets of Tel Aviv in search of the Mediterranean, encountering a kaleidoscopic cross-section of Israeli society and all of its nuances. This story of compassion – filmed in both Tel Aviv and Palestinian villages along the border wall – centres around a stunning performance from newcomer Mohammad Ghazawi, the youngest ever winner of the Ophir Award for Best Actor. Key Quotes: “...a deeply humanist tale.” – Alissa Simon, Variety Festival Appearances/Awards: Academy Awards 2026 – Israeli submission for Best International Feature Film Ophir Awards 2025 – Winner, Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Score Jerusalem Film Festival 2025 – Winner, Best Ensemble, Best Original Score
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Host a corporate presentation, product launch, seminar or private movie night — or bring your friends together for gaming on the big screen. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger event, our venues can be tailored to suit your group.
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We offer a range of options and can work with you to put together a package that suits your occasion. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll help you explore the possibilities.
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eGift cards
Available for purchase online with immediate delivery via email. Please note that because your eGift card will be emailed with a PIN, you will need to perform a separate transaction for each eGift card. eGift Cards may only be redeemed at some of our locations, please see below for more details.
Physical gift cards
Available for purchase from the Box Office at any of our locations. Physical gift cards cannot be ordered online.
All gift cards are valid for three years from date of issue. Gift cards are non-refundable after purchase and cannot be redeemed for cash. eGift Cards PINs can be retrieved, but physical Gift Cards cannot be replaced if lost.