Film
Editor's Notes: With elections near, every Israeli must watch this pre-Oct. 7 documentary
We know what talking about each other instead of talking to each other costs in a way no generation of Israelis has ever known. We cannot afford to learn it twice.
Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott
'Pulp Fiction' tops Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary film poll
‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations
What to watch this week: 'Holofiction' shines, Disney's 'Furious' falls short
TV Time: Holofiction opens with clips showing Jews living their lives. There are scenes of family celebrations, and the director’s skill is in matching shots from different movies.
Jerusalem highlights: July 31-August 6
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview
The soundtrack for the film includes songs by Joy Division, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Cure, and The Alan Parsons Project.
Amit Ulman brings his inventive rap to ‘Dream High’ - review
The climax of the film is a rap contest, where all the rivalries, past and present, play out and are resolved.
Kushner, Witkoff unable to handle Iran due to conflict of interest, Graham said - report
Graham had agreed to participate because he wanted the film to document his Senate career and encourage others to enter public service.
In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen
Director/screenwriter Sharon Angelhart said that with her movie, she was trying to make a film that “was what I would have wanted to see when I was growing up in Jerusalem."
Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism
TV Time: Israeli dramedy 'On Standby' is the standout, while 'Into the Blue,' 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' 'A Letter to David,' and an Earth, Wind & Fire documentary round out this week's picks.
Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour
The Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular.
Sharon Angelhart's award-winning debut film 'Cuz You're Ugly' hits Israeli theaters
The story of the close, fraught relationship between the sisters and Avigail’s search for a better life brings to mind the phrase “falling through the cracks.”
Italian drama ‘Diamonds’ fails to sparkle - review
The cast is good, but in the end, it’s all a bit cliché, despite the intriguing setting.
