Jerusalem Film Festival

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival to spotlight Israeli, international cinema and female filmmakers

The Jerusalem Women's Film Festival will honor Hanna Azoulay-Hasfari while screening new Israeli and international films exploring identity, family, mental health, and women's experiences.

‘WILD THINGS,’ the opening-night movie, directed by Kalil Kovesh.
‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.

‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations

Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Jerusalem Film Festival draws 70,000 despite boycott campaign targeting Israeli cinema

Israeli "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot (3rd-R) and Jerusalem film festival director Roni Mahadav-Levin (2nd-R) attend the opening ceremony of the event in Jerusalem on June 17, 2025.

Grapevine: Vexing logistics


Bedouin director wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival

The movie tells the story of a construction worker from Rahat, the largest Bedouin city in the Negev, and was among varied films to win prizes.

 Shadi Mar'i (left), the star of Eid, with Eid's director Yousef Abo Madegem.

Jennifer Jason Leigh pleads for hostages' return at Jerusalem Film Festival

“Be strong . . . bring them home now!” Jennifer Jason Leigh told the audience in Hebrew.

Jennifer Jason Leigh at the festival opening.

Tarantino to present ‘The Hateful Eight’ at JFF alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh

Quentin Tarantino returns to the Jerusalem Film Festival after eight years to present "The Hateful Eight" alongside star Jennifer Jason Leigh on July 18.

 JENNIFER JASON LEIGH in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Hateful Eight.’

Check out amazing movies at the 41st Jerusalem Film Festival

The 41st Jerusalem Film Festival will open with the comic revenge film Thelma and will honor American-Jewish actress Jennifer Jason Leigh. Check out the other movies being screened.

 A scene from the movie 'Thelma.'

Israeli creativity in the limelight with this year's Jerusalem Film Festival lineup

The films illustrate the diversity and professionalism of the Israeli film industry and show that even in a time of war and tragedy, Israeli creators continue to work.

 ‘COME CLOSER’ and ‘Eid’ will be screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival next month.

Sandra Hüller’s acting rises in ‘Fall’

'Anatomy of a Fall' will grab you, the way Hüller grabbed me.

 Sandra Huller and Samuel Theis in 'Anatomy of a Fall'

Meet the man behind the movie: David Volach on his newest film

David Volach goes back to his roots in Jerusalem to revisit his ultra-Orthodox childhood in his newest film 'Daniel Auerbach.'

 A SCENE from ‘Daniel Auerbach’, currently in Israeli cinemas

Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival highlights social issues

The festival will present new feature films, as well as classics, documentaries, and short films, all of which are by women.

 ‘A THOUSAND AND ONE’

Filmmaker Alexandre Arcady’s films celebrated in Jerusalem 

At the 25th Jerusalem Jewish Film Week, which runs through December 14 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque, Alexandre Arcady will be the subject of a tribute, and his newest movie will premiere.

 A SCENE from ‘Once Upon a Time in Algeria.’

Jerusalem celebrates Jewish life in film

The Concerto of Cinema season will open with a screening of Days of Pick, a celebration of the music and life of iconic Israeli musician Svika Pick, directed by Shai Lahav and Ron Omer.

Jerusalem Cinematheque