Cinema

Movie theaters reopening across the country, just in time for Passover vacation - review

The theaters are operating  with the approval of the Home Front Command, which mandates that there must be protection nearby for everyone.

RYAN GOSLING in Project Hail Mary.
EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS (2014) Pictured: Christian Bale as Moses.

Miriam on screen: Great films depicting biblical trailblazers to watch during Passover

MICHAEL B. JORDAN in ‘Sinners.’

Oscars clash 2026: ‘Sinners’ takes on ‘One Battle After Another’

 The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem

Jerusalem highlights: March 13-19


What happens when popcorn meets spiciness? A new collaboration in cinemas

The TABASCO brand and the "Planet" cinema chain are launching spicy popcorn in a special edition. The product will be sold for NIS 31 at all branches.

TABASCO popcorn

The Sea, a drama about a Palestinian father and son, wins the Best Picture Ophir Award

Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to defund the awards next year because of his disapproval of the winning film.

Ophir Best Actor winner, Muhammad Gazawi (left), presenting the Best Cinematography Award with Baher Agbariya, the producer of The Sea.

Jerusalem highlights: September 12-18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

‘It’s All Good’

Married Israeli directing duo unveil new film ‘Dead Language’

The well-received film co-stars Yehezkel Lazarov as Aya’s husband, and Gal Malka as her co-worker who is more confident in her social life.

A SCENE from ‘Dead Language’ with Sarah Adler.

Tamam’s triumph, tech unicorns: What to watch in Israel this weekend

The series isn’t only about the successes. It’s also about how the influx of hi-tech money has changed Israel, creating a disconnect between the 1% of tech billionaires and the rest of us.

‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

Gaza political issue is front and center as Venice Film Festival opens

The Venice Film Festival kicks off with controversy as over 1,000 industry professionals demand a stance on Gaza, while jury president Alexander Payne sidesteps the issue.

President of Venezia 82 Competition jury Alexander Payne poses on the red carpet, ahead of the opening ceremony of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025.

Italian film industry figures call for Venice Film Festival to support Palestinians

The letter called on the Venice Film Festival “to be more courageous and clear in condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza."

The logo for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival was designed at the Lido di Venezia on August 22, 2025 in Venice, Italy. The 82nd Venice International Film Festival is organized by La Biennale di Venezia and will take place at the Lido di Venezia from August 27 to September 6, 2025.

Sam Speigel ranked again as one of world’s best international film schools by ‘Hollywood Reporter'

The Sam Spiegel Film School's graduates include many of Israel’s leading filmmakers, among them Nadav Lapid, Rama Burshtein, Nir Bergman, Talya Lavie, Noah Stollman, and Tom Shoval.

THE SAM Spiegel Film and Television School.

New movie 'Holy Cow' is a fresh coming-of-age drama brought directly from Cannes

"Holy Cow" is a movie set in a cheese-making region that combines a gritty, coming-of-age story in a rural setting with a foodie drama about artisanal cheese.

A scene from ‘Holy Cow.’

Jerusalem highlights August 1-7

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Hummus at Abu - Hasan.