Documentary

Delving into Cold War with 'The Last Spy' documentary on German Jewish who rose to the top of CIA

The film had its Israeli premiere at the 41st Haifa International Film Festival, which runs until October 14.

‘The Last Spy,’ is about CIA spymaster Peter Sichel, a German-Jewish refugee to the US.
The We Will Dance Again documentary, available for streaming on Paramount+

On Paramount+, Apple TV, HBO and more, Oct. 7 emerges as cinematic subgenre

 Major General (Ret.) Noam Tibon speaks to thousands of Israeli left-wing activists during a rally in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, calling for talks with Palestinians and in support of the two-state solution, May 27, 2017.

'The Road Between Us': How an ex-IDF general saved his son on October 7, 2023

Film festival (Illustrative)

Laughs and tears: A look at the 41st Haifa International Film Festival


Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film

Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film — shot almost entirely in black and white — is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.

Author Gary Shteyngart holds a cucumber in the short documentary "The Man Who Got Cut Wrong."

Why the '1948' documentary is controversial and honoring Redford

Most of Redford's biggest hits are on Apple TV+, including "The Way We Were" with Barbra Streisand.

A STILL FROM the documentary ‘1948.’

Documentary: The motorcycle journey that helped me beat cancer

Assaf Rahamim, a top Israeli extreme sports photographer and motorcyclist, shares how his Balkan mountains journey became a therapeutic path to beating cancer.

Rahamim on the Journey

TORN: The film that captures New York’s poster wars after October 7

TORN, Nim Shapira’s new documentary, examines how hostage posters became symbols of solidarity for some, and targets for others, on New York’s streets.

Nim Shapira’s thought-provoking, in-depth documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets.

Up close and personal with Yehoram Gaon

A new documentary about the beloved Israeli entertainer chronicles his life.

YEHORAM GAON

'Letter to David', about hostage David Cunio, to be shown in Tel Aviv

Letter to David is a moving documentary about David Cunio, who was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his family by Hamas on October 7.

Photos from Letter to David, a documentary about hostage David Cunio.

New documentary celebrates Yehoram Gaon's life at Docu.Text Festival

Yehoram Gaon, often seen as Israel's national singer, saw his life and accomplishments celebrated during an emotional screening of a new documentary which premiered at the National Library of Israel.

YEHORAM GAON in a screenshot from the film ‘Tonight.’

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TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.

CEO of Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey arrives at the world premiere of "The Swimmers" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 8, 2022.

President Herzog hosts screening of 'We Will Dance Again' documentary

President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday hosted a screening attended almost entirely by people connected to or involved in the concept and evolution of the documentary.

 Keshet Casarotti-Kalfa was killed at the Nova Music Festival, and his story is one of those told in the documentary, We Will Dance Again

TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'

Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.

Cameron Bailey speaks on behalf of Toronto International Film Festival, 2025 Inductees, Arts and Entertainment during the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.