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.

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

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

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

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

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


'There's Still Tomorrow': A riveting depiction of a postwar housewife

Cortellesi has created a heroine who captures hearts and whose story will stay with you long after you leave the theater.

 PAOLA CORTELLESI as Delia in ‘There’s Still Tomorrow.’

Shemi Zarhin’s ‘Bliss’ to be centerpiece at Toronto International Film Festival 

Bliss tells the story of a couple, played by Sasson Gabay and Assi Levy, who struggle to make ends meet and live in northern Israel.

 SASSON GABAY and Assi Levy in ‘Bliss.’

‘Four Houses and Longing’: The Elkabets family's harrowing experience during the Kfar Aza massacre

‘Four Houses and Longing’ depicts the Elkabets family's harrowing experience during the Kfar Aza massacre, highlighting their courage and despair.

The Elkabets family.

'Tatami'’s Israeli director and Iranian screenwriter discuss historic collaboration

“I knew that as an Israeli, as an Ashkenazi Jew, I cannot tell a story about Iranian women. It would be a mistake. It’s not for me to tell alone."

 A SCENE from ‘Tatami.’

Israeli films, including about the war, featured at Venice Film Festival

The festival announced its lineup on Tuesday and several Israeli films will be included, although none in the main competition.

 LIOR RAZ and Rotem Sela in ‘Soda.’

New film ‘Kissufim’ brings a dose of war realities to light

The movie dramatizes this period of uneasy coexistence; that while the young volunteers want everything to be easy and joyful, the threat of terrorism is ever-present. 

 THE CAST of ‘Kissufim.’

Roni Mahadav-Levin: Getting ‘reel’ with the Jerusalem Cinematheque CEO

Jerusalemite of the week: Exploring Israel's cinematic traditions and history with Roni Mahadav-Levin, Jerusalem Cinematheque CEO.

JERUSALEM CINEMATHEQUE CEO Roni Mahadav-Levin.

Israeli movies: A guide for the perplexed - explainer

For those who would like to investigate the world of Israeli film but don’t know where to begin, here is some background.

 'SALLAH SHABATI.’ Pictured: Chaim Topol (L) and Arik Einstein.

Amy Kronish: Bringing Israeli cinema into the limelight 

Jerusalemite of the week: Understanding trends in Israeli cinema with Amy Kronish.

AMY KRONISH.

Jerusalem Film Festival to host Jennifer Jason Leigh as guest of honor

The festival, which will include hundreds of new movies from around the world and from Israel, will run at the Jerusalem Cinematheque until July 27. 

 JENNIFER JASON LEIGH