Israeli cinema

‘Checkout’: New comedy hit, expanded from one of Israel's most popular series

A new comedy feature film titled 'Checkout' has already sold a quarter of a million tickets in just a few days, telling the stories of staff and customers at a fictional supermarket chain in Israel.

JULY 2, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid withdraws from French festival after boycott pressure

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid said he withdrew from FID Marseille after boycott pressure over his planned participation in the festival.

JUNE 8, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

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

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.

JUNE 1, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

MAY 27, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

37th Israel Film Festival opens in Los Angeles with star-studded gala

The festival will run until February 19, with screenings at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Regal North Hollywood, and the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli film awards proceed as boycotting nominees reverse course

Filmmakers who withdrew from the culture ministry’s film awards will participate after a compromise was reached amid threats to reform the Cinema Law.

DECEMBER 28, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar speaks at a ceremony marking the reopening of the newly renovated Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, August 11, 2025.

The Cinema South Festival returns to its Sderot home

After a year of displacement, the festival will return to Sderot and the western Negev from November 6 to 13 for its 24th edition – its first in full format since October 7.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

‘ETTY’, THE series created by Hagai Levi will open the festival.

Warner Bros. Discovery joins Paramount in opposing boycott of Israeli film industry

The conglomerate stated that the boycott of Israeli film institutions violates their policies.

OCTOBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel's living soundtrack: The Tower of David's exhibit on Yehoram Gaon

A living soundtrack of Israeli culture that offers a profound journey through 70 years of Israeli music, cinema, and the enduring spirit of Jerusalem.

JULY 18, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES, SIMON KEJZMAN

MENAHEM GOLAN started filming a new musical with Gaon, ‘Kazablan,’ 1973.

Israeli theaters to screen major films for NIS 10 on Cinema Day

Israeli Cinema Day offers NIS 10 tickets for top films across the country.

MARCH 25, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

A SCENE FROM Anat Maltz’s ‘Real Estate: A Love Story.’

'Variety' names Israeli director Tom Nesher among 2025 directors to watch

Tom Nesher was named as a 'Variety' '10 to Watch' for 2025 with Oscar contender 'Come Closer'.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN

Tom Nesher, who won Best Director and whose film, Come Closer, won Best Picture

Gal Gadot to star in new thriller 'The Runner'

Gadot will play a lawyer whose son is kidnapped. Her character must run all over London, carrying out demands from a mysterious caller who has taken her child.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN