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


Which Bond girl is being trained in Israeli counter-terror tactics?

Training taking place on set of new film under the direction of Martin Campbell, director of acclaimed films like Casino Royale.

An Israeli security academy trains foreigners for high-risk assignments.

'Barren' Israeli film is full of life

Barren is a memorable movie, presenting characters you believe in and care about as it gives moviegoers a look and insights into a way of life that some will find fascinating and others off-putting.

 FAIGI (MILI ESHET) and her husband, Naftali (Yoav Rotman), are anxious for a child.

Thought-provoking ‘Savoy’ examines Tel Aviv hotel siege in 1975

Savoy raises interesting questions about ethnicity, class and stereotypes, and will make you think about what has and hasn’t changed in the past few decades.

 A scene from 'Savoy.'

Varied group of nominees for this year's Ophir Awards

The Ophirs will be awarded in a ceremony on September 18. 

 'Karaoke'

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio talks love and movies in Tel Aviv

Lelio, who is the guest of honor at the 2022 Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival, is excited to visit Israel for the first time and to take part in the film festival. 

 Sebastian Lelio

Quentin Tarantino receives honorary degree from Hebrew University

Tarantino, who is known for cult classic films such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' moved to Israel in 2020 and said he wants to film his next project in Jerusalem.

 Tarantino receives his award at Hebrew University of Jerusalem's 85th Annual Board of Governors meeting.

Israel Film Festival in LA to honor Henry Winkler

Winkler and Wiener will be honored on April 29 during the festival’s annual sponsor luncheon at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills.

 HENRY WINKLER

Here are the films that are welcoming back NYC’s Israel Film Center Festival

The 10th Israel Film Center Festival at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, which runs June 1-8, is bringing back in-person screenings after two years and continuing online screenings.

A view outside the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in New York City

‘Nakba’ film ‘Tantura’ premieres locally this week

Tantura is the story of one Israeli graduate student who documented personal testimony of atrocities committed in one Arab village whose residents experienced the Nakba.

A still from the film 'Tantura'.

Female haredi filmmakers create VR tour of Auschwitz for students

Three female haredi film-makers launched a technological movie that gives Israelis from all backgrounds an opportunity to feel as if they have visited Auschwitz without leaving the country.

 Israel Goldwasser, an ultra-Orthodox tour guide for Poland.