Cinema

The Book of Ruth: Esty Shushan, activist for haredi women, tells a different story - review

She realizes that the film, which she wrote more than a decade ago, will be seen by a largely secular audience, although she said that quite a few in the ultra-Orthodox world will likely see it too.

Israeli Esty Shushan, founder of "Nivcharot", movement to encourage haredi women to get involved in public life, gives an interview to AFP in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva on January 30, 2019
Ido Nahmias and Shirel Azizian in A Doll’s House SOURCE Itai Salhov.

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A SCENE FROM A Pale View of Hills.

‘A Pale View of Hills’ is a pallid tale of post-war Japan - review


Tom Stoppard, acclaimed playwright of ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern,’ dies at 87

Tom Stoppard, the playwright who fused wit, philosophy, and emotional depth in works from Arcadia to Leopoldstadt, has died at 87, ending an extraordinary chapter in modern theater.

Tom Stoppard poses with the award for Best Play for “Leopoldstadt” at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US, June 11, 2023.

French comedy festival Oh Là Là! showcases premieres, classics, and more

The eighth festival will run from November 27 to December 5 around the country, and will feature the best recent French comedies.

A SCENE FROM ‘Leave One Day.’

Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going

"Cinemas are experiencing a troubling decline," warned Pope Leo XIV, who also urged cinematic institutions "not to give up."

Pope Leo XIV meets with actor Cate Blanchett, during an audience with artists from the world of cinema in the Sala Clementina at the Vatican, November 15, 2025

Jerusalem highlights: November 14-20

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Micha Ullman’s ‘Water’ at Zion Square

Israeli filmmakers speak out on international boycott as artists pay the price

With a handful of exceptions, most Israeli works have been rejected by major and minor international film festivals and are not distributed in markets abroad.

 Letter to David pays tribute to released hostage David Cunio.

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.

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

‘Happy Place’: A funny and moving new dramedy airing in Israel - review

A new dark comedy, which perhaps should be called a dramedy, is airing on Sundays and Wednesdays on KAN 11.

A PROMO POSTER for ‘Happy Place.’

A NIS 1M cinema screen and a bedroom screen for NIS 770,000

Samsung’s luxurious showroom in Herzliya Pituach offers exclusive screens unseen in stores, including a NIS 770,000 Micro LED and a NIS 1M home cinema experience.

Samsung Concept Home showroom.

Sderot to light up in blues for Music, Soul, Cinema and Resilience Festival

The Music, Soul, Cinema and Resilience Festival is coming to the Sderot Cinematheque in December.

EHUD BANAI (right) with guitarist Nushi Paz.

French film starring Karim Leklou features fine acting in an underwhelming film - review

The film, which was directed by the brother directing duo Arnaud Larrieu and Jean-Marie Larrieu, is long on literary narration and gorgeous rustic scenery.

A scene from "Jim's Story."