Thursday, 6 November 2025 - 00:00
Director: Tom Shoval
Documentary, 74 min, Israel / USA (2025)
IN COMPETITION
V.O. Hebrew, S.T. English
Nominated for the Lys d’or of Best documentary
A Letter to David is a cinematic letter addressed to David Cunio, who was abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, and remains a hostage in Gaza. Ten years after starring in Youth — Shoval’s debut film — David is revisited through never-before-seen footage and scenes from Youth, offering a sensitive reflection on memory, brotherhood, war, and creation.
DIRECTOR
Tom Shoval, a graduate of the Sam Spiegel Film School, gained recognition with Youth (Berlinale 2013, Best Film Award in Jerusalem). A protégé of Iñárritu and director of series such as The Echo of Your Voice, he continues in 2025 his exploration of memory and identity with this poignant documentary.
AWARDS
- Ophir Awards 2025: Best Feature Documentary
PRESS REVIEW
“Hostage film, ‘Letter to David,’ premieres in Berlin”
The Jerusalem Post (Février 2025)
“A haunting blend of fact and fiction.”
The Hollywood Reporter
“A multi-layered documentary that explores connections between life and cinema.”
Variety