Torn: Film Screening and Conversation with the Director and Producer, Nimrod Shapira

Join us for a special screening of Torn, followed by a conversation with its Director and Producer, Nimrod Shapira.

In an era defined by polarisation, Torn is both a mirror and a spark: a reflection of how far we’ve drifted apart, and an invitation to sit, reflect, and speak-even across disagreement.

Event details

• Doors open 6:30pm

• Screening 7:00pm sharp (75 min)

• Followed by an engaging discussion with Nimrod Shapira

Event location will be shared with ticket holders closer to the date.

All funds raised from this event will be donated directly to the Hostages Family Forum.

'Torn' delves into the heart of the controversy surrounding the 'KIDNAPPED' poster campaign, which turned New York City's streets into unexpected battlegrounds for pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists. What started as a seemingly straightforward effort to raise awareness for the 250 hostages quickly escalated into an emotionally charged 'paper war,' mirroring the complexities of a war thousands of miles away.

• Gripping and moving — Haaretz

• Intriguing, infuriating, and chilling — TIMEOUT Tel Aviv

• Thought-provoking — Yedioth Ahronoth

• A film about love, care, and belonging — PRTFL

• This deeply engaging film kept me on the edge of my seat and broke my heart, frame by frame — KAN tarbut

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Torn' is a timely and thought-provoking film that delves into war, freedom of speech, art, activism, and public expression. By weaving together interviews, social media, and news clips, the film creatively captures the zeitgeist, exposing the deeper issues behind the tearing down of posters and the fractures in human compassion and solidarity. Designed to challenge perceptions and inspire dialogue, 'Torn' acts as both a mirror and a catalyst—reflecting societal divisions while encouraging empathy, introspection, and transformative conversations. It invites audiences to confront uncomfortable truths and consider how we might heal, both as individuals and as a global community.

This event is proudly co-hosted by Hashomer Hatzair, Habonim Dror, Netzer, Bnei Akiva, Hineini, alongside United with Israel Australia, Beit Tarbut Australia and Hatikvah Australia, with help from the AZYC.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/PUbwi_fmiSQ

Find out more: www.Torn-Film.com

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR / PRODUCER

Nim Shapira is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York. His work has screened at Tribeca Film Festival, TED, SIGGRAPH, Slamdance and exhibited in Cannes’ Marché du Film, and Venice Biennale’s College Cinema. A former fellow at MIT’s Open Documentary Lab, and the NEWMUSEUM’s NEWINC, Nim’s films explore empathy, identity, and the intersection of politics and personal narrative. Torn is his first feature-length documentary.