Film festival
Gaza political issue is front and center as Venice Film Festival opens
The Venice Film Festival kicks off with controversy as over 1,000 industry professionals demand a stance on Gaza, while jury president Alexander Payne sidesteps the issue.
Venice Film Festival urged to disinvite Gal Gadot
Noé Debré on making his own style of French-Jewish cinema
'Letter to David', about hostage David Cunio, to be shown in Tel Aviv
Italian film industry figures call for Venice Film Festival to support Palestinians
The letter called on the Venice Film Festival “to be more courageous and clear in condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza."
TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.
TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'
Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.
National Library’s Docu.Text Festival marks 10 years
Many screenings will be followed by conversations and meetings with filmmakers, as well as performances related to the films, group meditation, and even folk dancing.
Hagai Levi’s new series ‘Etty’ to premiere at Venice International Film Festival
'Etty' is based on the tragic story of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish woman who was murdered in Auschwitz at age 29.
Jerusalem Film Festival 2025: international films, prizewinners, and must-see titles
From Michel Franco's Dreams starring Jessica Chastain to new works from the Dardenne brothers and Sergei Loznitsa, the Jerusalem Film Festival's 2025 edition showcases the best of global cinema.
New doc tells story of Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel
An Elie Wiesel documentary presents a compelling portrait of a Holocaust survivor who bore witness.
Israeli feature film ‘Dead Language’ to compete at the Tribeca Film Festival
The new film by an Israeli directing duo has been chosen to compete in the Viewpoints section of the festival.
French police investigate possible arson following Cannes blackout
"We are looking into the likelihood of a fire being started deliberately," said a spokesperson for the French national gendarmerie, adding that no arrests had been made at this stage.
Freed hostage Mia Schem's hostage ribbon confiscated at Cannes Film Festival
Schem was invited by the Cannes Jewish community to help spread awareness for the hostages.
Docaviv Film Festival looks at the truth behind the turmoil
The 27th Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival will present films that look deeply at the current situation, as well as movies on a diverse range of subjects.
