Documentary

October 7 documentary ‘The Prophet’ to make Jerusalem debut on Thursday

Melissa Francis said she was motivated to make the film after Oct. 7 to explain Israel to viewers outside the country, particularly in the United States.

Screening of "The Prophet" in Delray, Florida, June 8, 2026.
Meir Shalev

Docaviv 2026 opens in Tel Aviv with global documentaries, masterclasses, and retrospectives

A SCENE from ‘One Eye Open,’ which tells the story of a group of soldiers in reserve duty during the Israel-Hamas War.

‘One Eye Open’ documentary wins award

Meir Shalev

Docaviv 2026 reveals the Israeli film lineup


Laughs and tears: A look at the 41st Haifa International Film Festival

The festival will take a pause late in the evening of October 7, and the official ceremony marking the massacre will be broadcast in the Rapaport Auditorium, for free.

Film festival (Illustrative)

Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film

Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film — shot almost entirely in black and white — is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.

Author Gary Shteyngart holds a cucumber in the short documentary "The Man Who Got Cut Wrong."

Why the '1948' documentary is controversial and honoring Redford

Most of Redford's biggest hits are on Apple TV+, including "The Way We Were" with Barbra Streisand.

A STILL FROM the documentary ‘1948.’

Documentary: The motorcycle journey that helped me beat cancer

Assaf Rahamim, a top Israeli extreme sports photographer and motorcyclist, shares how his Balkan mountains journey became a therapeutic path to beating cancer.

Rahamim on the Journey

TORN: The film that captures New York’s poster wars after October 7

TORN, Nim Shapira’s new documentary, examines how hostage posters became symbols of solidarity for some, and targets for others, on New York’s streets.

Nim Shapira’s thought-provoking, in-depth documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets.

Up close and personal with Yehoram Gaon

A new documentary about the beloved Israeli entertainer chronicles his life.

YEHORAM GAON

'Letter to David', about hostage David Cunio, to be shown in Tel Aviv

Letter to David is a moving documentary about David Cunio, who was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his family by Hamas on October 7.

Photos from Letter to David, a documentary about hostage David Cunio.

New documentary celebrates Yehoram Gaon's life at Docu.Text Festival

Yehoram Gaon, often seen as Israel's national singer, saw his life and accomplishments celebrated during an emotional screening of a new documentary which premiered at the National Library of Israel.

YEHORAM GAON in a screenshot from the film ‘Tonight.’

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Donald and Abdul

TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.

CEO of Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey arrives at the world premiere of "The Swimmers" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 8, 2022.