Israeli films
Arava film festival celebrates movies shaped by the desert
The 15th Arava International Film Festival opens November 4 with an expanded two-screen setup, featuring Cannes festival hits and major Israeli film premieres.
‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review
Arava International Film Festival expands to two outdoor screens for 15th edition in November
Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Two Israeli films selected for Tribeca Festival
Ruthy Pribar’s new feature, "What Is to Come," has been selected for the international competition, while also heading to Tribeca is Gidi Dar and Shuli Rand's film, "Moishe Badhan."
Jerusalem highlights: March 27-April 2
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Israeli director Levinson-Blount's student film is up for an Oscar
“It’s really an honor to represent my film school at the Oscars. The cast and crew of the film are thrilled, he said. “It’s a student film and it wouldn’t have happened without a lot of teamwork.”
Freed hostages David, Ariel Cunio to attend Berlinale with updated version of 'A Letter to David'
David Cunio and Ariel Cunio were both kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz, where more than a quarter of the approximately 400 residents were either killed or abducted.
'Butcher’s Stain' lands Oscars shortlist as Israel shut out of international feature race
Butcher’s Stain is about Samir (Omar Sameer Mahamid), an Arab Israeli working in a supermarket in Tel Aviv, who is accused of tearing down hostage posters in the break room.
From harlots to heroines: October 7 opens new chapter for women soldiers in Israeli cinema
Stories of women on the frontline on October 7 are opening a new chapter on female soldiers in Israeli cinema.
