Cinema

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

Raz, has starred in a number of international movies and series following his success in Fauda, the popular counterterrorism drama series.

Lior Raz
STELLAN SKARSGARD (left) and Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value.

‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review

Checkout, a feature film at Israeli Cinema Day.

Israeli Cinema Day returns with NIS 10 tickets across country

A group of diverse people are queueing up in a movie theater to watch a movie.

This Israeli startup is using AI to transform cinemas into more than just a place to watch movies


New French film reimagines the Jewish mother archetype through a Moroccan Mizrahi lens - review

The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clichés in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout.

 From the movie, 'Once Upon My Mother'

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

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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.