Docaviv, the Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival, confirmed Artistic director Mikal Waite is recovering after them along with her family During the Israeli-Iran War on June 22nd, the house was destroyed by missiles.
The festival said Weitz was evacuated with her husband and two young children when he was attacked by an Iranian missile. All four survived.
Docaviv said screen All four of us are recovering and resting in the hotel.
“I am filled with a deeper sense of gratitude than any injury I have,” Weits said in a statement shared by the festival. screen. “The photographs of our house have been completely destroyed and reduced to a safe room with a pile of dust and barely standing, but I still can’t believe it.”
The festival stated: “Michal is strong and has received great support from her family, colleagues and friends. The Docaviv team hopes for her full recovery as soon as possible.
Weits joined Docaviv last year as artistic director. This year’s festival edition was held from May 22nd to 31st.
She is also a highly acclaimed filmmaker who directed the 2021 documentary. Blue box And production Survive October 7th: We dance again and Gorda’s War Diary Especially.
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