Film israel

Jerusalem Film Festival opens 43rd edition at Sultan's Pool with 6,000 guests

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, was the festival’s guest of honor and received an award in recognition of his cinematic achievements.

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From left: Jerusalem Film Festival artistic director Orr Sigoli, Jerusalem Film Festival director Roni Mahadav-Levin, Jerusalem Cinematheque executive board chairman Dani Mimran, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, and Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa.
Checkout, a feature film at Israeli Cinema Day.

Israeli Cinema Day returns with NIS 10 tickets across country

Among the films scheduled to be shown are Checkout, American Henna, Underwater Speculations, ‘Cuz You’re Ugly, and more!

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Avi Nesher on the set of Image of Victory with Amir Khoury

Director Avi Nesher discusses upcoming film, ‘Sons and Soldiers’

Sons and Soldiers tells the amazing true story about a group of young Jewish refugees from Germany and surrounding countries, who made it to the US in the 1930s just before the Nazis closed in.

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Joseph Mazzello (second from left) and Jon Voight (second from right) in ‘Monument.’

Israeli architects honor Lebanese soldiers in new feature film ‘Monument’ - review

A powerful true story about Israel and Lebanon shines through despite some uneven dialogue.

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In No Other Land, the villain is always Israel - opinion

The jubilant roar of the Oscar crowd after No Other Land won Best Documentary wasn’t just applause – it was an overt declaration that Israel is the villain.

MARCH 5, 2025ByPETER HIMMELMAN
Israeli director Yuval Abraham (l) and Palestinian director Basel Adra speak on stage after having received the documentary award for "No Other Land" during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival, Feb. 24, 2024 in Berlin.

‘Kafka’s Last Trial’ doc. tells the story of a literary legal battle 

It’s fitting that this movie is being released now, just after the centenary of Kafka’s death was marked, and as an exhibit is running at the National Library of Israel.

MARCH 3, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
A SHOT from ‘Kafka’s Last Trial,’ being screened Saturday night.

Berlin International Film Festival to screen doc on hostage David Cunio

David’s brother Ariel Cunio was also taken hostage, along with his girlfriend, Arbel Yehoud, and they are still being held. David is not on the list of hostages to be released in the current deal.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
THE CUNIO brothers from ‘Letter to David.’

'Souleymane’s Story': A glance into the life of an African worker in Paris - film review

The new film paints a haunting portrait of one face behind all the headlines about immigration.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
ABOU SANGARE in ‘Souleymane’s Story.’

From Rahat to the silver screen: Yousef Abo Madegem breaks barriers with debut film 'Eid'

Yousef Abo Madegem is the first Bedouin director to make a feature film.

DECEMBER 9, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
DIRECTOR YOUSEF Abo Madegem, right, with the star of ‘Eid,’ Shadi Mar’i .

Grief, romance, and poignant rediscovery in 'The Property'

In "The Property," grief, romance, and unexpected revelations unfold as a family seeks to reclaim its past in Warsaw.

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE FROM ‘The Property.’

Highlights of the Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival from heroines to humor

Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival showcases Israeli and global women’s stories this December.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
Among the films at the Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival are "The Persian Version.'

Dystopian worlds and surreal animation await at AniNation Festival in Jerusalem

AniNation Festival brings top Israeli and global animated films to Jerusalem Cinematheque.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
‘Flow’ will be among the films screened at the eighth AniNation Festival.

First TV drama about October 7 to debut on anniversary of massacre

While we have seen news clips and interviews about that day, this series dramatizes them to great effect.

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE from ‘One Day in October.'

Israeli theaters to mark October 7 anniversary with special screenings

Israeli cinematheques commemorate the October 7 attacks with special screenings, featuring documentaries, dramas, and films exploring themes of loss, heroism, and resilience.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
People in a movie theatre wait for the screening of the film 'The Boy' created by Yahav Winner, who was killed following the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, on November 11, 2023.