Israeli films

Jerusalem Film Festival draws 70,000 despite boycott campaign targeting Israeli cinema

The Jerusalem Film Festival attracted 70,000 people this year after Film Workers for Palestine launched a pledge naming it as an Israeli institution that it would refuse to work with.

|BySIDNEY BLASCO
Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshvili and Magi Azarzar in Our Loves.

FOX Entertainment Studios, Access Entertainment sign on to Avi Nesher’s 'Our Lives'

Inspired by true events, Nesher’s film is an emotionally gripping story about the enduring strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of love in the face of the horror of October 7.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - Los Angeles, California : Pro-Israeli protestors

'The Zionists': A play that asks the wrong question about the Jewish future - opinion

Miami New Drama’s world premiere of “The Zionists” is the most skillfully crafted argument against Jewish strength I have seen in years. And it was made with love.

|ByMASHA MERKULOVA
THE TROUPE

Laughing through it: Israeli comedy films to celebrate Independence Day

Comedy has always been an important part of Israeli cinema. From well-known classics to newer releases, these films continue to attract audiences across generations.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Thirty-three Israeli films to be shown for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

The films will include Israeli movies that have premiered this year, as well as movies that have not yet been released.

OCTOBER 13, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Avi Nesher’s ‘The Other Story’ will open the Haifa Film Festival

This will be the first time that in more than a decade that an Israeli movie has opened the Haifa festival.

AUGUST 21, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Avi Nesher's 'The Other Story'

‘Cakemaker’ takes top prize at Jewish film festival in Germany

Israel was a key component of the festival.

AUGUST 12, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE CAKEMAKER’

Keeping the faith at the Jerusalem film festival opening

The Jerusalem Film Festival will run through August 5 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and other theaters throughout the city.

JULY 29, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Sony buys film script from Israeli

The director is being sought for a romantic comedy written by Savion Einstein.

JULY 22, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Sony Pictures Studio is seen in Culver City, California, 2018.

Cinema that reflects reality

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, noted film buffs hosted filmmakers from Jerusalem's Ma'aleh School of Film.

MAY 24, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Rivlin and his wife Nechama greet Israelis in his Jerusalem Sukka.

Israeli Film Festival in Paris attracts record audiences

During the week, most of the more than 35 screenings played to full houses or close to it, the highest attendance record to date for this festival.

MARCH 29, 2018ByBRETT KLINE/GLOBES
A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’

Israeli films to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Several Israeli features will make their debut at the famed festival.

MARCH 13, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Film camera (illustrative)

Israel Film Fund director Schory celebrated at Berlin film festival

When Schory took over management of the Israel Film Fund in the late 1990s, the Israeli film industry was at a low point.

FEBRUARY 24, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN / FROM THE BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL
Film camera (illustrative)

Take ‘Shelter’ with these two women

Shelter is fun because, like Naomi, the audience gets seduced by Mona.

JANUARY 24, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
‘MISTOR’ COMBINES a spy thriller and a psychological drama.