Israeli movie

Isabelle Huppert is the star in ‘The Richest Woman in the World’ - review

The Richest Woman in the World, directed by Thierry Klifa, opens in theaters in Israel on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘THE RICHEST Woman in the World’ is a reminder that in a career that has spanned more than 150 roles, most of them leads, Isabelle Huppert is always the most interesting thing about every movie in which she has starred.

WATCHING YEHORAM GAON and rising star Meshi Kleinstein bring out the best in each other, despite some initial misunderstandings as they bridge the generation gap, is at the heart of this enjoyable comedy.

Mystery at the Jerusalem YMCA pool drives Yehoram Gaon’s first film in nearly a decade

Yehoram Gaon stars as a widowed actuary convinced he has seven months to live, until his granddaughter drags him into a mystery at the Jerusalem YMCA pool.

OCTOBER 30, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

How the Cinema South Festival has survived and thrived in Sderot for 25 years

After years of rocket fire and the trauma of October 7, Sderot's Cinema South Festival marks its 25th anniversary.

OCTOBER 29, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ is a series that tells the story of a naive influencer who becomes a Knesset member.

Israeli films, TV series that got our vote

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

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Jerusalem Cinematheque to hold online event

Additionally the Israeli Academy of Film and Television announced that it will be accepting submissions for the Ophir Awards until June 11 in all categories.

JUNE 9, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN

Jerusalem Cinematheque unveils renovated auditorium

Israeli films included in Cannes official lineup

Being selected for the festival this year means that the film can be promoted as an “Official Cannes Selection,” which confers prestige and can help the film attract audiences.

JUNE 3, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN

Movie review: 'The Day After I'm Gone'

FEBRUARY 19, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN

With Menashe Noy and Zohar Meidan. Hebrew title: Hayom Sheh Ahari Lachti. 98 minutes. In Hebrew, check with theaters for subtitle information.

TEL AVIV ON FIRE

TEL AVIV ON FIRE, the acclaimed new comedy that crosses boarders and breaks boundaries!

AUGUST 1, 2019ByLEO GIOSUÈ

More savage than noble

With Neveh Tzur, Liat Etka, Shira Haas. 94 minutes. Hebrew title: ‘Pereh Atzil.’ In Hebrew, check with theaters for subtitle information.

FEBRUARY 13, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN

Amos Gitai’s 'A Tramway in Jerusalem’

... never gets moving

JANUARY 16, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN

Amos Gitai’s ‘A Tramway in Jerusalem’ spotlights the diversity of the capital.

Universal emotion in ‘The Other Story’

Beautifully acted, written and photographed, Avi Nesher’s The Other Story is a moving, fascinating and complex drama about family, spirituality and love.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN