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Ilana Goor – A Woman Against the Wind

The Fight for a Life’s Work: Groundbreaking artist Ilana Goor, at 88, faces the ultimate challenge: saving the museum that is her legacy. This film/exhibition explores her lifelong struggle with feeling like an outsider, capturing her emotional battle against time and the complex demands of preserving a self-made institution.

Special Guests: Live Post-Screening Q&A

Your ticket includes an exclusive opportunity to dive deeper into the film’s powerful themes. Immediately following the screening, join us for a live Q&A session with the individuals who brought this extraordinary story to the screen and the stage:

Tomer Heymann — Director

An award-winning documentary filmmaker whose career spans over two decades, Tomer Heymann’s films have premiered and been celebrated at major festivals worldwide, including Berlinale, Hot Docs, SXSW, and IDFA.

Ilana Goor — Artist & Protagonist

An internationally celebrated sculptor, designer, and multidisciplinary artist known for her fearless creative voice and distinctive aesthetic. A self-taught pioneer who forged her own path outside the traditional art world, Goor’s work spans sculpture, furniture, jewelry, and large-scale installations—all culminating in her iconic, self-made museum in Jaffa.

This is a rare opportunity for candid conversation and insight into the heart of the Israeli art world.

$25/Member, $30/Guest

Film Details

Director: Tomer Heymann
Original Languages: Hebrew, English
Subtitles: English, Hebrew
Running Time: 56:15 min. 

Festivals & Awards

• Epos International Art Film Festival 2025
• Alexandre Trauner ART/film festival 2025
• UK Jewish Film Festival 2025
• San Diego Jewish Film Festival 2026

Event Program:

• 7 PM – Welcome & Introduction
• 7:30 PM – Screening 
• 8:30 PM – Q&A Tomer Heymann & Ilana Goor

Event will take place in the Eric Brown Theater