Cinema

'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review

Köln 75, directed by Israel-born, New York-based Ido Fluk, is a little like The Big Short at times, in that it features moments when various characters stop the action and break the fourth wall.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Scene from ‘Köln 75,' directed by Israeli Ido Fluk.

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

Raz, has starred in a number of international movies and series following his success in Fauda, the popular counterterrorism drama series.

JUNE 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

STELLAN SKARSGARD (left) and Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value.

‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review

Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.

JUNE 17, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Checkout, a feature film at Israeli Cinema Day.

Israeli Cinema Day returns with NIS 10 tickets across country

Among the films scheduled to be shown are Checkout, American Henna, Underwater Speculations, ‘Cuz You’re Ugly, and more!

JUNE 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘Tatami,’ the first Israeli-Iranian movie, opened in the US during the war

Oscar-winning Israeli director Guy Nattiv began developing the story several years ago and knew that he needed to collaborate with an Iranian to make the film.

JULY 5, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

IRANIAN CO-DIRECTOR and actress Zar Amir (left) with Arienne Mandi in a scene from ‘Tatami.’

A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today

'52 Days' is a well-made and gripping film, which is a further reminder, if any were needed, of the sufferings of those still held hostage in Gaza.

JULY 4, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Israel's cultural institutions, theaters bounce back after Iran war

Museums and galleries are welcoming visitors once again after the 12 day Israel-Iran war.

JUNE 27, 2025ByNERIA BARR

THE JERUSALEM International Film Festival will proceed on July 17.

27th TLV Student Film Festival announces full program

The festival will feature over 100 short films from 20 countries, including France, South Korea, Denmark, India, Mexico, Romania, and Japan.

JUNE 10, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Jerusalem Highlights: May 2-8

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MAY 2, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN

CROWDS COME OUT to celebrate Mahaneh Yehuda’s 100th birthday.

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv cinemas feature Israeli cult classics for Independence Day

Cinematheques across the country are offering cult classics, documentaries, and sing-alongs for Independence Day.

APRIL 30, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

OFRA HAZA singing ‘The Flower Song’ in ‘Schlager’ (The Hit).

New and old movies to be screened across Israel during Holocaust Remembrance Day

These films are told from different points of view and in all different styles, with some relying on archival footage and others using different elements to tell stories from the Holocaust.

APRIL 22, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN