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202395 minPGdocumentary

The Center

202395 minPGdocumentary

Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv, Israel's first shopping mall, serves as a cultural landmark and community hub, revealing its layered history and significance.

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Morris Ben-Mayor

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Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv, Israel's first shopping mall, serves as a cultural landmark and community hub, revealing its layered history and significance.

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Kobi Farag

Kobi Faragdirector

Morris Ben-Mayordirector

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Dizengoff Center, inaugurated in 1983, stands as Israel's first shopping mall and has evolved into a cultural landmark in Tel Aviv. More than a commercial hub, it serves as a community space for many residents who refer to it as home. "The Center" explores the history and significance of this iconic site, examining its architectural layers and the social dynamics that have shaped its identity over the decades. Through archival footage and personal stories, the film highlights what makes Dizengoff Center a unique urban phenomenon.

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