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.
After chronicling Jewish history, Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Trank begins new life in Israel
'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival
Israeli movies balance excitement, sorrow, and war at Jerusalem Film Festival
Fourth Rahat Film Festival brings cinema, culture, city tours, Bedouin heritage to life
The fourth Rahat Film Festival brought 4,000 visitors for screenings, filmmaker encounters, city tours, and a celebration of Bedouin culture and Middle Eastern cinema.
‘Fantasy Life,’ a Jewish-American dramedy, stars neurotic New Yorkers
The movie is more reminiscent of the films of Noah Baumbach, Nicole Holofcener, and Lisa Cholodenko at their best, or even, at moments, of James L. Brooks.
Docaviv 2026 reveals the Israeli film lineup
Twelve new films have been chosen for the Israeli competition. They include Soccer for the Soul, by Avida Livny, and Shalom, by Meital Zvieli.
‘Broken Glass’ 2026: History repeats itself as Britain's Jews face new wave of terror - opinion
Attacks on synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses are increasing – not only in the UK but throughout the free world.
Spanish film, 'My Friend Eva' - an unromantic comedy, defined by covert cynicism
It’s usually the men in movies who have this kind of sudden-onset midlife crisis, but here it’s Eva who impulsively decides to move out of her apartment and start dating.
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.
Luc Besson's ‘June and John’ bogged down by clichés - review
The new film is a throwback to the days when eccentric female protagonists were called “kooky.”
Israeli TV Academy Awards present their 2025 prizes, and honor the late Alon Aboutboul
For the first time in two years, the awards were held without special categories devoted to broadcasting during a crisis and wartime.
French Film Festival returns to Israel with Huppert, Bardot tributes
Screenings will take place at venues in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Herzliya, Sderot, and Holon, as well as at the Anis Cultural Center in Jaffa, and other locations.
How ‘Soul of a Nation’ documentary helps defend Israel
Soul of a Nation dismantles anti-Israel propaganda by telling the truth about Israel as it is – flawed, complex, democratic, diverse, and deeply human.
