Film israel
‘The Sixteenth Sheep’ documentary celebrates reunion of a musical supergroup
If I have one quibble with the documentary, it’s that it does not give a full sense of the album, that the songs are a journey through the mind of a child who can’t fall asleep.
'Hill 338' revives a classic Israeli comedy for a new generation - review
Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott
Sharon Angelhart's award-winning debut film 'Cuz You're Ugly' hits Israeli theaters
Jerusalem Film Festival opens 43rd edition at Sultan's Pool with 6,000 guests
Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, was the festival’s guest of honor and received an award in recognition of his cinematic achievements.
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!
Director Avi Nesher discusses upcoming film, ‘Sons and Soldiers’
Sons and Soldiers tells the amazing true story about a group of young Jewish refugees from Germany and surrounding countries, who made it to the US in the 1930s just before the Nazis closed in.
Israeli architects honor Lebanese soldiers in new feature film ‘Monument’ - review
A powerful true story about Israel and Lebanon shines through despite some uneven dialogue.
How Israeli women dominate the film industry in ways Hollywood still can't
While Israeli filmmakers face pressure abroad, women have emerged at the center of the industry, bringing new voices and perspectives into focus
Jerusalem highlights: February 13-19
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Lanzmann’s 'Shoah' returns to Jerusalem in special Cinematheque tribute
Lanzmann’s genius was to understand that the details were the story, that in the deepest sense, it was impossible to memorialize the Holocaust without knowing exactly what happened.
'Public broadcasting is not a luxury': Filmmakers defend KAN documentaries
Speaking out for public funding of quality documentaries
HBO Max arrives in Israel while Anderson’s film sparks controversy
TV TIME: HBO Max launches in Israel with a full slate of hit series and films, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' draws sharp criticism for its politics and plot.
The best of 2025 in Israeli and international cinema
The following lists – which are in no particular order – feature movies that played in theatres in Israel, or that were in several film festivals and then shown on local television.
