The Tel Aviv Cinematheque will hold a special program from January 23 to 31, 2026, in memory of the late Rami Heuberger (1962-2025), a prominent and beloved actor and creator, and a devoted film lover. The program is dedicated to Heuberger’s deep connection with cinema and to the broad knowledge and endless curiosity that defined him as both a viewer and an artist.
At the heart of the tribute is a list of his favorite films, compiled from intimate conversations he held during the final two years of his life with his friend, journalist and lecturer Yonatan Gat. The conversations became the basis for a deeply personal screening program mapping Heuberger’s cinematic world and the filmmakers he regarded as guides, including Jim Jarmusch, Woody Allen, Roman Polanski, Sofia Coppola and Krzysztof Kieślowski.
The program opened on Friday, January 23, with a celebration of Heuberger’s own work, including selected sketches from “The Cameri Quintet,” films such as “Killing a Bee” and “Operation Grandma,” and conversations with his collaborators and family. The Cinematheque will continue the tribute with key titles from the viewing list Heuberger left behind, each accompanied by a personal introduction about his character, thoughts and love of cinema. Films include “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai,” “Lost in Translation,” “Hannah and Her Sisters,” “A Short Film About Love” and “The Tenant.”
Program curator Yonatan Gat said: “Even in the most difficult moments, Rami could still be moved by cinematic memories. When we spoke about films, everything became quiet and peaceful. A few days before he died, he said, ‘I’m glad I left a few beautiful things behind.’ This is an opportunity to enjoy the viewing list he left us and remember what an extraordinary actor he was, one who was never afraid to reach the edges of both comedy and drama.”
The full program is available on the main page of the Tel Aviv Cinematheque website.
