Jerusalem Film Festival kicks off with Gal Gadot as guest of honour

The Jerusalem Film Festival held its 42nd opening ceremony at Sultan’s Pool on Thursday night, honoring Hollywood star Gal Gadot and American producer Lawrence Bender, who received special awards of recognition.

Gadot received two awards of recognition onstage, one from the Jerusalem Film Festival for her contribution to international cinema and her success over two decades of work, and the other from the Hadassah Women’s Organization.  Gadot also expressed her hopes for an end to the war and the return of the hostages.