Jerusalem Cinematheque Israel Film Archive

The Jerusalem Cinematheque-Israel Film Archive is a Jerusalem treasure, a local, national and international resource dedicated to promoting the art of cinema and the preservation and study of film. The Cinematheque`s home is a stunning complex overlooking the Ben Hinnom Valley, the Old City of Jerusalem and Mount Zion. Marcello Mastroianni the famous Italian actor who was a guest at one of the Jerusalem Film festivals in the 1980's said: "This is the most beautiful Cinematheque in the world." The Jerusalem Cinematheque, a non-profit organization, encourages cross cultural understanding through cinema and draws the most diverse community of any arts institution in Israel. Comprised of a world-renowned film archive, screening auditoriums, a sophisticated educational curriculum for children and adults, and a comprehensive resource library, this museum of cinema is a hive of activity with programs scheduled seven days a week.