Film israel

Israeli films, TV series that got our vote

Ahead of this week’s election, immerse yourself in these political dramas and comedies.

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‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ is a series that tells the story of a naive influencer who becomes a Knesset member.
‘WILD THINGS,’ the opening-night movie, directed by Kalil Kovesh.

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival to spotlight Israeli, international cinema and female filmmakers

The Jerusalem Women's Film Festival will honor Hanna Azoulay-Hasfari while screening new Israeli and international films exploring identity, family, mental health, and women's experiences.

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Actor Yossi Pollak.

Retired Israeli theater, film star Yossi Pollak dies aged 81

Veteran Israeli performer Yossi Pollak, who worked in film, television, theater, and directing, has died after a career spanning more than four decades.

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Eyal Padan’s animated short film Two Robots.

Israeli animated short 'Two Robots' film wins award at San Francisco sci-fi festival

The animated short by Israeli director Eyal Padan will be screened on September 13 at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco as part of the festival.

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Berlin International Film Festival to screen doc on hostage David Cunio

David’s brother Ariel Cunio was also taken hostage, along with his girlfriend, Arbel Yehoud, and they are still being held. David is not on the list of hostages to be released in the current deal.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
THE CUNIO brothers from ‘Letter to David.’

'Souleymane’s Story': A glance into the life of an African worker in Paris - film review

The new film paints a haunting portrait of one face behind all the headlines about immigration.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
ABOU SANGARE in ‘Souleymane’s Story.’

From Rahat to the silver screen: Yousef Abo Madegem breaks barriers with debut film 'Eid'

Yousef Abo Madegem is the first Bedouin director to make a feature film.

DECEMBER 9, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
DIRECTOR YOUSEF Abo Madegem, right, with the star of ‘Eid,’ Shadi Mar’i .

Grief, romance, and poignant rediscovery in 'The Property'

In "The Property," grief, romance, and unexpected revelations unfold as a family seeks to reclaim its past in Warsaw.

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE FROM ‘The Property.’

Highlights of the Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival from heroines to humor

Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival showcases Israeli and global women’s stories this December.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
Among the films at the Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival are "The Persian Version.'

Dystopian worlds and surreal animation await at AniNation Festival in Jerusalem

AniNation Festival brings top Israeli and global animated films to Jerusalem Cinematheque.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
‘Flow’ will be among the films screened at the eighth AniNation Festival.

First TV drama about October 7 to debut on anniversary of massacre

While we have seen news clips and interviews about that day, this series dramatizes them to great effect.

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE from ‘One Day in October.'

Israeli theaters to mark October 7 anniversary with special screenings

Israeli cinematheques commemorate the October 7 attacks with special screenings, featuring documentaries, dramas, and films exploring themes of loss, heroism, and resilience.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
People in a movie theatre wait for the screening of the film 'The Boy' created by Yahav Winner, who was killed following the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, on November 11, 2023.

'There's Still Tomorrow': A riveting depiction of a postwar housewife

Cortellesi has created a heroine who captures hearts and whose story will stay with you long after you leave the theater.

AUGUST 17, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
PAOLA CORTELLESI as Delia in ‘There’s Still Tomorrow.’

Shemi Zarhin’s ‘Bliss’ to be centerpiece at Toronto International Film Festival 

Bliss tells the story of a couple, played by Sasson Gabay and Assi Levy, who struggle to make ends meet and live in northern Israel.

AUGUST 15, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
SASSON GABAY and Assi Levy in ‘Bliss.’