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


President Herzog hosts screening of 'We Will Dance Again' documentary

President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday hosted a screening attended almost entirely by people connected to or involved in the concept and evolution of the documentary.

 Keshet Casarotti-Kalfa was killed at the Nova Music Festival, and his story is one of those told in the documentary, We Will Dance Again

TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'

Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.

Cameron Bailey speaks on behalf of Toronto International Film Festival, 2025 Inductees, Arts and Entertainment during the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

National Library’s Docu.Text Festival marks 10 years

Many screenings will be followed by conversations and meetings with filmmakers, as well as performances related to the films, group meditation, and even folk dancing.

ADA SERENI, the only woman to command Haganah aliya operations in Italy, is the subject of the movie, ‘Ada Sereni: The Lady in the Black Dress.’

'Yahud' should be translated as Jews, not Israelis, experts tell 'Post' in light of BBC inquiry

The BBC stated there were no issues with translating Arab word Yahud as "Jews," "Israel," or “Israeli forces,” despite criticism from Arabic CAMERA earlier in 2025.

A pedestrian walks past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in central London

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.

A SCENE from ‘52 Days.’

'I wanted to show what happened on Oct 7': Yariv Mozer discusses Emmy-winning doc.

Yariv Mozer reflects on his Emmy-winning documentary, 'We Will Dance Again,' shedding light on the Nova massacre and the ongoing fight to bring home hostages still held by Hamas.

 YARIV MOZER, second from left, with other members of his production team at the Emmy Awards in New York on June 26.

Nova massacre documentary We Will Dance Again wins an Emmy

The harrowing documentary tells the story of the massacre through interviews with survivors and through video and audio clips made by the victims, survivors, and terrorists themselves.

 Keshet Casarotti-Kalfa was killed at the Nova Music Festival, and his story is one of those told in the documentary, We Will Dance Again

New doc tells story of Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel

An Elie Wiesel documentary presents a compelling portrait of a Holocaust survivor who bore witness.

 IMAGES FROM the documentary ‘Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire.’

Her mother, the architect: Documentary on Ada Karmi-Melamede

Yael Melamade interviews the designer of the Supreme Court building in Jerusalem – her mom.

 THE FOYER of the Supreme Court building in Jerusalem.

A little-known Jewish tragedy is told in new film

A new docu-drama focuses on the 2,000 Jewish children who were seized by order of King Joao II of Portugal in 1493.

 A SCENE from ‘The 2,000 Kidnapped Jewish Children.’