Israeli film
A moment of Israeli pride: Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ gets standing ovations in Toronto
Nesher describes his film as the story of “six people who thought they were having the worst day of their lives on October 6, 2023,” and follows them through the Hamas massacre on October 7.
Over 40 Israeli organizations sign joint statement in solidarity with NAZA filmmakers
'Why didn't you broadcast it': 'NAZA' co-director claims Israel did not cover Gaza civilian deaths
Israeli filmmaker of 'NAZA' under scrutiny over longstanding ties to Hamas-linked activist
Israeli documentary NAZA wins Venice Jury Prize, challenges IDF Gaza civilian death claims
The IDF rejected claims raised in NAZA, saying the documentary relies on anonymous testimonies from individuals whose identities, military roles, and involvement could not be verified.
Israeli documentary 'NAZA' challenges official accounts of Gaza civilian deaths
A new Israeli documentary challenges official accounts of the Gaza war, with anonymous officers alleging that civilian casualties were built into targeting decisions.
Haifa International Film Festival to present the best of world cinema
The festival’s main international competition, Carmel, will open with Boyle’s Ink, which opened this year’s Venice Film Festival.
Guy Nattiv’s ‘The Liberation’ premieres at the Telluride Film Festival
The psychological drama, written by Nattiv and Noa Berman-Herzberg, was inspired by a true story from Nattiv’s family.
Sam Spiegel Film Lab to take part in Venice Film Festival, will present 10 projects
The Venice International Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world, and Israeli films have been embraced there with enthusiasm in the past.
British-born Israeli actress Caroline Langford dies at 68 after battle with cancer
Born in London in 1958, Langford was the daughter of British television director Barry Langford and moved to Israel with her family when she was 14.
DocuText returns to Jerusalem with documentaries on October 7, Israeli culture, and Jewish identity
The festival often opens and closes with music-themed films screened in the garden, and this year is no exception.
DocuText film ‘Safe Room’ tells moving account of how strangers transformed into family on Oct. 7
Safe Room is a moving film about a group of strangers who survived the October 7 attack by Hamas and came together in the safe room of Dr. Gedalya Fendel.
Moving, complex ‘Valley of Shadows’ explores culture clash in the Himalayas - review
Combined with the spectacular photography and compelling performances by the entire cast, many of whom are non-professionals, the movie takes us on a moving journey.
'Hill 338' revives a classic Israeli comedy for a new generation - review
'Hill 338' pays tribute to Halfon Hill Doesn’t Answer, blending familiar characters and nostalgia with contemporary military satire.
