Film
Sharon Angelhart's award-winning debut film 'Cuz You're Ugly' hits Israeli theaters
The story of the close, fraught relationship between the sisters and Avigail’s search for a better life brings to mind the phrase “falling through the cracks.”
Italian drama ‘Diamonds’ fails to sparkle - review
Italian director brings Meir Shalev's novel to screen despite post-Oct. 7 challenges - interview
After chronicling Jewish history, Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Trank begins new life in Israel
Of Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre - review
That the movie was made at all is remarkable, and it’s a haunting, poetic drama that truly gives you the feeling of what those who survived the massacre went through in those early days.
Once Upon a Mattress proves fairy tales are funnier when turned upside down
Fairy-tale expectations are flipped in this witty, high-energy staging of Once Upon a Mattress.
The Secret Agent, a gripping and gory film from Brazil, premieres in Israel
An opening title says that the film takes place in Brazil in 1977, during “a time of great mischief,” which turns out to be a playful understatement.
Jewish lawyer who sued Henry Ford for libel remembered in new documentary
Sapiro v. Ford will be shown on January 21 and 28 at the New York Jewish Film Festival and will be shown in Israel at a date to be announced.
Eight hundred film industry professionals denounce Iranian government’s mass killings
The statement read, in part, “We, with anger, grief, and a deep sense of moral responsibility, condemn the crimes committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran against protesting civilians."
Israeli film 'Where to?' to compete in Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlinale is one of the largest and most prestigious festivals in the world and will take place from February 12-22 this year.
Aki-no Japanese Film Festival features cinematic
For the past decade, Aki-no has been one of the capital’s most eagerly anticipated cultural events; this year, it will present works from celebrated auteurs as well as rising talents.
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.
'Jerusalem ’67' tells the human stories of the Six Day War
Jerusalem ’67 tells the gripping story of the Six-Day War through personal experiences, focusing on human stories amid the chaos of conflict in the heart of Jerusalem
Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel
Rapaport has become an outspoken advocate for Israel and against antisemitism since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023.