A century ago, a simple circle dance ignited a cultural heartbeat. In Hora, acclaimed documentarian Avi Weissblei traces the journey of Israel’s most iconic folk dance—from its utopian beginnings in the early kibbutzim to its enduring place in celebrations today. Through rare archival footage, heartfelt interviews, and vibrant present-day scenes, the film reveals how the Hora became more than a dance—it became a living symbol of unity, resilience, and joy.

One hundred years after the creation of the local Hora dance, we go back to the great dream that began then and continues to this day. It is a legend telling the story of the formation of the folk dance movement through the voices of those who were once stars of this world. They reveal the women who brought with them styles, movements, and a variety of ethnic dances that helped shape the concept of culture—East and West—transforming into a center through the dance circles. But today, in the struggle for reality and the future, will folk dancing remain, or will it become merely a relic of the past?

Hora is more than a documentary—it’s a lyrical tribute to movement, memory, and the enduring spirit of a people dancing their way through history.

Director: Avi Weissblei

Avi Weissblei is an Israeli independent producer and director of documentary films.Over the years, he has directed a variety of films that provide a different perspective on the past, history, and existence.