Ophir Awards

Renowned Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher's new film to open Haifa International Film Festival

The movie explores the lives of seven characters whose personal crises are overshadowed by October 7, forcing them into a desperate fight for survival and to confront buried truths.

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SHALOM MICHAELSHWILLI in ‘Our Loves.'
‘JURASSIC PARK’

What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics

TV TIME: This summer’s watchlist includes "Operation Thunderbolt," "Turn Left at the End of the World," dinosaur blockbusters, a grittier "Little House" reboot, and classic musicals.

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Tom Nesher wins the Ophir Award for Best Director for ‘Come Closer’ in 2024.

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

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IDO TAKO (left) and Ehab Salami star in Assaf Machnes' movie, Where To?, which will be shown at the Berlinale.

Israeli film 'Where to?' to compete in Berlin International Film Festival

The Berlinale is one of the largest and most prestigious festivals in the world and will take place from February 12-22 this year.

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Scenes from an Israeli marriage: ‘Foxtrot’ wins best film, Ophir Awards

In developing the character of Ya’ara, Koler says that she often tried to think about her own fears when confronting situations that were “outside her comfort zone.”

OCTOBER 2, 2017ByBERNARD DICHEK
Gili (Udi Razzin) and Ya’ara (Noa Koler) scout the location where they plan to build their dream home in the Galilee countryside.

Fancy footwork: ‘Foxtrot’ is a rich, intricate dance

Foxtrot is the rare art house film with real suspense, and it holds your attention to the last moment, which contains a surprise that adds another layer to the tragedy.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
Lior Ashkenazi in 'Foxtrot.'