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.

|ByJUDITH SEGALOFF
BEN PERRY’S family pose outside their neighborhood shelter.
THE TROUPE

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.

|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.

|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

|ByHANNAH BROWN

UK TV producers delegation visits Israel

JUNE 2, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Ronit Raphael and her daughter on the red carpet in Cannes Festival 

MAY 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ronit Raphael and her daughter Serra Raphael Leitsdorf

Time travel movies to see at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque's new program, Déjà Vu, is featuring time travel movies that provide a fun escape from our 2022 reality.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN
CLASSICS LIKE ‘Groundhog Day’ (1992) and ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995) are part of the Déjà Vu program at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

'Camp Confidential', a film by Israeli directors, makes Oscar shortlist

Being on the shortlist of 15 films means that an Israeli movie may become one of the five Oscar nominees in its category.

DECEMBER 22, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
2020 Oscars statues

The man who put Israeli movies on the map

Moshe Edery’s magic carpet ride from Tangier to Dimona to Cinema City is the story of how Israeli movies were brought to the world.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
DIRECTOR JOSEPH CEDAR (LEFT) talks with Moshe Edery, one of the producers of the Israeli film ‘Footnote,’ in Beverly Hills.

Israeli tween movie 'Full Speed' enters cinemas despite COVID-19 setbacks

Full Speed tells the story of a group of skilled teenage drivers and riders from an Israeli program who compete against one another on both motorcycles and racing cars.

AUGUST 12, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
THE STARS of ‘Full Speed’ (from left): Avraham Arenson, Shira Levi, Kevin Rubin and Kobi Mahat.

Cannes lineup announced, and Israeli films will take part

Cannes usually takes place in early May, but last year it was postponed and eventually cancelled

JUNE 3, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
Nadav Lapid

Movie theater chains set to open on May 27

Over 14 months since they closed their doors, movie theaters plan to admit those who have been vaccinated and have a green passport and to limit entry by the unvaccinated to just 50 per auditorium.

MAY 21, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
CINEMA CITY in Jerusalem. Will it once again be filled with movie-goers?

Jerusalem Cinematheque to hold online event

Additionally the Israeli Academy of Film and Television announced that it will be accepting submissions for the Ophir Awards until June 11 in all categories.

JUNE 9, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Cinematheque unveils renovated auditorium

Jerusalem Film Festival to join in unprecedented global online festival

During the festival viewers will be given the opportunity to donate to global organizations aiding people affected by the coronavirus.

MAY 4, 2020ByCELIA JEAN
OPENING NIGHT of the 34th Jerusalem Film Festival at Sultan’s Pool amphitheater