Lilly Rivlin is an Israeli

Israel

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 journalist, writer, and filmmaker.

Biography

Before turning to filmmaking, Rivlin worked as a journalist. In the 1960s, after studying for a Ph.D in political science at Berkeley, Rivlin returned to Israel and opened Pop-Op, a disco on the second floor of a building on Ben-Yehuda Street in Jerusalem.

Rivlin is a supporter of feminism and non-violent conflict resolution. She is also a follower of Middle Eastern politics and Jewish affairs.

Filmography

• The Tribe (1983) - A film about the Rivlin family
• Miriam's Daughters Now (1986)
• Gimmie a Kiss (2000) - Screened at the 2001 Jerusalem Film Festival
  Jerusalem Film Festival
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• Can You Hear Me? Israeli and Palestinian Women Fight for Peace (2006)