2026 Tucson J International Film Fest

Ada - My Mother the Architect

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Through the eyes of her daughter, the life and work of visionary Israeli architect Ada Karmi-Melamede comes into focus, exploring both her groundbreaking designs— including the Israeli Supreme Court Building—and the personal costs of creation.


Presented in partnership with the Weintraub Israel Center 

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    81 minutes
  • Language
    Hebrew, English
  • Country
    USA, Israel
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Awards
    Winner of the Aaron Emanuel Award for Best Cinematography at the 2024 Jerusalem International Film Festival; nominated for the 2024 Woodstock Film Festival Excellence in Directing a Documentary Film Award; nominated for the 2025 Florida Film Festival Best Documentary Feature Award.
  • Director
    Yael Melamede
  • Screenwriter
    Yael Melamede
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