Film

Here, there, and everywhere: The 2026 Anthropological Film Festival does the global cultural rounds

The 15th edition of the festival is scheduled for November 17-19, with 14 movies from expansive ethnic and cultural domains lined up for the three-day program.

‘The Song of Aida’: Displaced Roma community in Italy.
While it’s true that the sequels to Jurassic Park have been uneven, the first one is masterful, full of iconic moments, suspense, and special effects that still look good after 30 years.

Cinema Spiegel features American movies to celebrate 250th anniversary of US

VOLKER SCHLONDORFF.

Actor Michael Rapaport, director Volker Schlondorff to attend 28th Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival

Shrek

Cinema Day offers movies for NIS 10 per ticket for lineup ncluding Shrek, The Mongoose, Ebenezer


Israeli actress Bar Belfer, star of 'Someone to Run With,' dies at 37

Belfer, who was born in 1989 and grew up in Ramat Hasharon, became famous for her debut role in the 2006 film, Someone to Run With.

Bar Belfer in 'Someone to Run With.'

Isabelle Huppert is the star in ‘The Richest Woman in the World’ - review

The Richest Woman in the World, directed by Thierry Klifa, opens in theaters in Israel on Thursday.

‘THE RICHEST Woman in the World’ is a reminder that in a career that has spanned more than 150 roles, most of them leads, Isabelle Huppert is always the most interesting thing about every movie in which she has starred.

South Africa is first country to ban antisemitic conspiracy film saying Jews now aren't 'real Jews'

On Monday, South Africa’s Film and Publication Board (FPB) announced its decision to refuse to classify the movie 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America' for broadcasting and distribution.

South African Jewish Board of Deputies national director Wendy Kahn.

The AniNation animation festival marks its first decade of business at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The six-day AniNation animation festival is a very varied affair. It offers a variety of items from across the geographic and cultural landscape.

‘Let’s Solve This’ offers a fresh perspective on regional politics. )

Looking back at Patrick Stewart's Israeli movie, 'Hunting Elephants'

In a press conference to promote the movie in Tel Aviv before filming started, Stewart said, “This movie is unlike anything else I’ve ever done."

Patrick Stewart in Hunting Elephants.

How the Cinema South Festival has survived and thrived in Sderot for 25 years

After years of rocket fire and the trauma of October 7, Sderot's Cinema South Festival marks its 25th anniversary.

THE SDEROT CINEMATHEQUE.

Hard-hitting Ali G is back, leading new group of idiots in 'Ali G: Who Iz I?'

Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character snuck into theaters in Israel and around the world for the new movie Ali G: Who Iz I?, which was set for a two-day release on Friday and Saturday.

The movie starts with a quote from Voltaire, 'Those who can make you believe absurdities can also make you commit atrocities,' and it’s key to understanding the movie.

Camille Cottin elevates French family drama 'Out of Love' as it opens in Israeli theaters - review

Out of Love presents a soothing universe where things fall into place in the end, perhaps a little more neatly than they do anywhere but in a TV-style movie.

‘Out of Love’ presents a soothing universe where things fall into place in the end.

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G returns in two-day screening of 'Who Iz I?' amid pushback campaign

The new film was filmed in complete secrecy over the past year, according to the Daily Mail. The mockumentary follows the character’s life since “the world went to hell.”

Sacha Baron Cohen as Ali G attends the Los Angeles Fan Event of Amazon MGM Studios "Ali G: Who Iz I?" at Hollywood Post 43 - American Legion on October 14, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Cinema of the South Festival in Sderot to celebrate 25 years

The festival's closing ceremony will launch Negba, a new incubator for young southern filmmakers.

Guy Amir (left) and Hanan Savyon in season two of the Netflix series, Bros, which will premiere at the Cinema of the South Festival.