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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

This year, for the first time, the Arava film festival will feature two outdoor screens.

‘THE ESCAPE’ stars Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a sect that, despite a disclaimer, will remind many of the Lev Tahor cult.

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

In addition, "Cupertino" is a new series from Robert and Michelle King, the husband-and-wife duo behind "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."

OCTOBER 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

FOR THE first time, the festival will feature two outdoor screens.

Arava International Film Festival expands to two outdoor screens for 15th edition in November

The Arava International Film Festival returns November 4 to 14 with nine Israeli premieres, Hollywood classics, and two outdoor screens beneath the Negev desert sky.

OCTOBER 12, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US

The story follows Ben Batich, voiced by Oscar Isaac, an idealistic young man who joins the zealots rebelling against Rome, driven by anger at corruption and inequality.

OCTOBER 11, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

New Israeli film program celebrates the 70's at Cinematheques

The new program was organized by the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, starting May 21 as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration and will also be held in Jerusalem.

MAY 18, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN