Film

Italian director brings Meir Shalev's novel to screen despite post-Oct. 7 challenges - interview

First, it’s an adaptation of an acclaimed Israeli novel, Meir Shalev’s The Loves of Judith, and adaptations of contemporary literary novels are rare these days.

Guido Chiesa (left) looking at a monitor with screenwriter Nicoletta Micheli
RICHARD TRANK with his Oscar, at home in Herzliya.

After chronicling Jewish history, Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Trank begins new life in Israel

LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS (right) stars with Dana Namerode in "Gangland."

'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival

IDO TAKO in the two-character movie ‘Where To?’ which explores a bond that forms between Palestinian Hassan and Israeli Amir.

Israeli movies balance excitement, sorrow, and war at Jerusalem Film Festival


Jerusalem highlights: June 19-25

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Abate Berihun, sax player. (see Tuesday).

‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review

Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.

STELLAN SKARSGARD (left) and Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value.

Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup

This year, the festival's Israeli program includes a wide-ranging lineup of feature films, documentaries, shorts, experimental films, and restored classics.

Ronit Yudkevitch in Ruthy Pribar's What is to Come.

Two Tel Aviv men arrested for brandishing weapon while filming a movie

The suspects had not coordinated with the police beforehand. They were arrested on suspicion of negligent use of a weapon without a license and illegal possession of a weapon. 

Weapon seized by police in Tel Aviv on June 14, 2026.

October 7 documentary ‘The Prophet’ to make Jerusalem debut on Thursday

Melissa Francis said she was motivated to make the film after Oct. 7 to explain Israel to viewers outside the country, particularly in the United States.

Screening of "The Prophet" in Delray, Florida, June 8, 2026.

Israeli film fund goes Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg, Naomi Watts projects

The Siena Film Foundation's first major Hollywood project is the upcoming crime thriller By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Mark Wahlberg as Gregory Scarpa, seen in new film By Any Means.

Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem

The cinematheques of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Herzliya offer local audiences a taste of Taiwanese filmic fare.

‘Kung Fu’ is a high-energy work that draws on the traditions of martial arts, spiced with zany humor.

Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' excites but falters in final act

Spielberg returns to sci-fi in Disclosure Day, blending thrilling action and alien intrigue. While the first two-thirds grip audiences, the final act becomes predictable and preachy.

"Disclosure Day" New York Premiere NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Steven Spielberg attends the "Disclosure Day" New York Premiere at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 08, 2026 in New York City.

At movie premiere: Tribeca slams rape jokes made by Gold, Savetsky

Gold and Savetsky were speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan), directed by Gidi Dar. Gold stars in this film opposite Shuli Rand.

Elon Gold attends the "The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan)" Premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at Village East Cinema on June 04, 2026 in New York City.

What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms

TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.

 Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.