The festival, which has been extended to include Byron Bay this year, will showcase 16 thought-provoking Israeli films during its Fortitude Valley leg. Films will include such inspiring features as A Bottle in the Gaza Sea, Big Bad Wolves, Eagles and Out in the Dark.

Monday August 26 will mark the festival’s closing-night event, with a screening of Exodus – the 1960 film that chronicles the formation of the State of Israel and stars Paul Newman. Pre-film beverages will be served, courtesy of Devil’s Corner, and the film will be shown from 7:30 pm with one intermission. As well as being a celebration of Israeli’s film works, the 10th AICE Israeli Film Festival allows moviegoers to appreciate the culture of this fascinating nation, through such documentaries as The Gate Keepers, Israel: A Home Movie, and The Lesson.