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LAISHA - The Story of a Women’s Magazine

Film · Fri, May 29, 2026 · 11:00

Israel · 2026 · 56 min

Language

Hebrew

About

Since 1947, “La’Isha” has been Israel’s top women’s weekly. This film explores the 78-year bond between the magazine and its readers. From its male-led early years and beauty pageants to its feminist evolution, the magazine provided a “room of one’s own” while fueling body image debates. Through interviews, letters, and rare archives, the film reveals how “La’Isha” navigated the tension between commercial success and social change. It’s a journey into the heart of the female “tribal campfire,” questioning how a commercial magazine both reflected and transformed the identity and status of women in Israel over decades.

Crew

A
Anna Somershaf

Director