Cinema

A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.

Nandauri, named after a Georgian word meaning “The one I long for,” is a dark film that offers a female perspective on escaping her stifling rural village.

The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clichés in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout.

Tom Stoppard, the playwright who fused wit, philosophy, and emotional depth in works from Arcadia to Leopoldstadt, has died at 87, ending an extraordinary chapter in modern theater.

The eighth festival will run from November 27 to December 5 around the country, and will feature the best recent French comedies.

"Cinemas are experiencing a troubling decline," warned Pope Leo XIV, who also urged cinematic institutions "not to give up."

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With a handful of exceptions, most Israeli works have been rejected by major and minor international film festivals and are not distributed in markets abroad.

After a year of displacement, the festival will return to Sderot and the western Negev from November 6 to 13 for its 24th edition – its first in full format since October 7.

A new dark comedy, which perhaps should be called a dramedy, is airing on Sundays and Wednesdays on KAN 11.