film israel

Shemi Zarhin’s ‘Bliss’ to be centerpiece at Toronto International Film Festival

Bliss tells the story of a couple, played by Sasson Gabay and Assi Levy, who struggle to make ends meet and live in northern Israel.

‘Four Houses and Longing’: The Elkabets family's harrowing experience during the Kfar Aza massacre

‘Four Houses and Longing’ depicts the Elkabets family's harrowing experience during the Kfar Aza massacre, highlighting their courage and despair.

'Tatami'’s Israeli director and Iranian screenwriter discuss historic collaboration

“I knew that as an Israeli, as an Ashkenazi Jew, I cannot tell a story about Iranian women. It would be a mistake. It’s not for me to tell alone."

Israeli films, including about the war, featured at Venice Film Festival

The festival announced its lineup on Tuesday and several Israeli films will be included, although none in the main competition.

New film ‘Kissufim’ brings a dose of war realities to light

The movie dramatizes this period of uneasy coexistence; that while the young volunteers want everything to be easy and joyful, the threat of terrorism is ever-present. 

Roni Mahadav-Levin: Getting ‘reel’ with the Jerusalem Cinematheque CEO

Jerusalemite of the week: Exploring Israel's cinematic traditions and history with Roni Mahadav-Levin, Jerusalem Cinematheque CEO.

20/07/2024

Israeli movies: A guide for the perplexed

For those who would like to investigate the world of Israeli film but don’t know where to begin, here is some background.

Amy Kronish: Bringing Israeli cinema into the limelight

Jerusalemite of the week: Understanding trends in Israeli cinema with Amy Kronish.

20/07/2024

Jerusalem Film Festival to host Jennifer Jason Leigh as guest of honor

The festival, which will include hundreds of new movies from around the world and from Israel, will run at the Jerusalem Cinematheque until July 27. 

72nd Cannes Film Festival - After the screening of the film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" in compe

Daniella Pick to star in new movie shot in Israel

Pick will star alongside actors David Arquette (Scream) and Abeckaser in a story of two gamblers who open an illegal casino.

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