Southwest Florida premiere of “Air War” –an Israeli “Top Gun”

Monday, Jan. 20 at Kizzie Theater in Downtown Naples

By Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

Called an Israeli “Top Gun” by The Jerusalem Post, the film “Air War” is the story of a rivalry between two charismatic Israeli fighter pilots reaching its breaking point on the eve of the Six-Day War. It features romance, dynamic actors and realistic looking, thrilling aerial battles.

The film’s director, Roy Hornshtein, will introduce the film and answer your questions following the screening. He worked for 15 years to bring this story to the screen.

Join us for the Southwest Florida premiere of “Air War” on Monday, Jan. 20 from 7 to 9:45 p.m. in the new Kizzie Theater at The Naples Players (701 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102). This 2024 Israeli film is 106 minutes, in Hebrew with English subtitles.

Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 in advance. General Admission seating is open, but reserved seating is available with your sponsorship. For tickets and to view the exciting two-minute trailer, visit airwarfilm.com. You may also call 239-2624474 for tickets or additional information.

You can read a film review and interview with Hornshtein at jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-797834.

This film screening is the second event in the 2024-25 “Celebration of Jewish Life” program. The following event, on Saturday evening, Feb. 15, features comedian Modi! Look for more information in the February issue of Federation Star.