Film

Jerusalem highlights: July 3-9

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

‘Menashe Kapra’ (see Thursday).
THE CAST and crew of ‘Fadia’ win the Best Film Award during the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June.

Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker's tragedy about honor killings wins top prizes at Monte-Carlo

Video still from "Toy Story 5."

‘To infinity and beyond!' Watching ‘Toy Story 5’ with my son on the spectrum - comment

Lior Raz

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


What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms

TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.

 Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Jerusalem highlights: June 5-11

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

‘Sausages,’ Stav Rozental (see Saturday).

Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review

Jessica Lange breathes life into a story about a Broadway diva who, months into rehearsals for a revival of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, discovers she is struggling with dementia.

Jessica Lange is marvelous as an aging actress who discovers she has dementia in ‘The Great Lillian Hall.’

It’s a 'Tay' Story: Taylor Swift announces original song written for Toy Story 5

The song was reportedly co-written and produced by Swift and her frequent collaborator and friend, Jack Antonoff, marking their first collaboration since her 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Jessie, Woody and Buzz Lightyear attend the "Toy Story 5" UK launch event at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on May 28, 2026 in London, England.

TA International Student Film Festival: Forty years of cutting-edge cinema

This year’s edition will feature about 100 student short films from 20 countries, as well as Israeli competitions, master classes, industry events, special screenings, and outdoor programs.

THE TEL AVIV International Student Film Festival will also be featuring ‘Prophet’ by Yoav Kagan.

America’s final four states through Israeli eyes - comment

We all carry around a private list of things we tell ourselves we’ll get to one day. Mine, for as long as I can remember, was to visit all 48 contiguous states.

Illustration of a road trip in the United States.

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

The 28th Docaviv festival runs through June 6, featuring Israeli and international documentaries, masterclasses with Oscar winners, retrospectives, and a focus on politics, culture, and music.

Meir Shalev

Netanyahu offered Likud campaign role to creator of Oct. 7 atrocities film

Yuval Horowitz, who helped create the IDF’s October 7 atrocities film and led Netanyahu’s UN QR code campaign, was offered the Likud campaign role.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Jerusalem highlights: May 22-28

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

Sigmund Freud (see Saturday).

What to watch in Israel this week: Fresh Israeli medical drama, 'The Intern,' stands out

TV Time: 'The Intern' is a new, polished medical suspense drama starring Niv Sultan, best known for Tehran, who plays Hadas, an ambitious and very promising surgical resident.

‘THE INTERN’ is a polished hospital drama with fine performances all round.