Israeli movies

Ben Perry: How one Israeli actor turned sirens into viral comedy - interview

Scene after scene of Perry turning Israel’s angst into laughter, song, and dance surfaced online to garner millions of views over the almost six weeks of siren jumping.

APRIL 25, 2026|ByJUDITH SEGALOFF

BEN PERRY’S family pose outside their neighborhood shelter.

Laughing through it: Israeli comedy films to celebrate Independence Day

Comedy has always been an important part of Israeli cinema. From well-known classics to newer releases, these films continue to attract audiences across generations.

APRIL 25, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

MARY, THE plain yet intellectually savvy Bennet sister, is the main character in ‘The Other Bennet Sister.’

Rewind history to the Gulf War with these Israeli classics

TV Time: The Israel Film Archive has a wealth of clips going back over a century, including home movies, footage of weddings, nature scenes, inventions, fashion shows, folk dances, and movies, etc.

MARCH 20, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Tom Nesher wins the Ophir Award for Best Director for ‘Come Closer’ in 2024.

How Israeli women dominate the film industry in ways Hollywood still can't

While Israeli filmmakers face pressure abroad, women have emerged at the center of the industry, bringing new voices and perspectives into focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli films showcased at two Indian film festivals

JUNE 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

"Fig Tree" screenshot from movie trailer

Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Golda, starring Helen Mirren

Golda tells the story of former prime minister Golda Meir, focusing on how she handled the Yom Kippur War, a topic that was the source of great controversy and which led her to resign.

JUNE 7, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN