Yonatan Nir

Award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of DocuNation, known for films such as My Hero Brother, Dolphin Boy and Picture of His Life; guest to discuss the DocuNation festival and its mission.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 18min

Day 719 - ToI doc film event shows the other kinds of Israeli stories

Yonatan Nir, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of DocuNation, discusses the evolution of his online festival born out of the pandemic. He shares how DocuNation transformed from personal screenings into a community platform showcasing uplifting Israeli films that highlight resilience and human stories often overlooked in the news. Nir emphasizes the importance of emotional storytelling over sensationalism, and explains how his work fosters healing and connection through the power of documentary film.

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