Film israel
Lanzmann’s 'Shoah' returns to Jerusalem in special Cinematheque tribute
Lanzmann’s genius was to understand that the details were the story, that in the deepest sense, it was impossible to memorialize the Holocaust without knowing exactly what happened.
'Public broadcasting is not a luxury': Filmmakers defend KAN documentaries
HBO Max arrives in Israel while Anderson’s film sparks controversy
The best of 2025 in Israeli and international cinema
World’s first AI screenwriting course launches at an Israeli film school
Sam Spiegel, ranked among the top 15 international film schools, aims to turn students from "storytellers to storyshowers" with new AI curriculum.
'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review
“It touched something in people who saw it, even outside of Israel,” said Netalie Braun, director of the movie 'Oxygen.' “I really hope that it will spark discussion."
Israeli film industry in turmoil as Culture Ministry awards ignite backlash
Israeli cinema is heading for a showdown as the culture minister threatens funding and sparks boycotts.
Jewish producer Lawrence Bender talks antisemitism in films and Red Alert - interview
'[Red Alert] was about bearing witness, not persuasion,' Lawrence said. 'To get to peace, to get the hostages back, people first have to acknowledge the truth about what happened that day.'
Winner of Ophir Award, 'Come closer' opens in the US
Come Closer, a riveting story of love and loss, opened in NY on December 5 and will be shown in LA and other cities from December 12.
Movie premieres under the stars at Arava film festival
The 14th Arava International Film Festival will run November 12-22, offering Israeli premieres of several distinctive films.
The Sea: Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s film explores West Bank struggles, wins Ophir Awards - interview
The New York Jewish Week spoke to Shai Carmeli-Pollak about his new film, The Sea, which won five Ophir Awards, and will be Israel's submission to the Oscars.
Amsterdam film fest to exclude Israeli state-funded submission
IDFA is rejecting Israeli state-funded films and organizations like DocAviv, citing ties to a government that violates human rights. Israeli professionals call the move a blow to artistic freedom.
'Tropicana': A well-made, dark exploration of Israeli families and repression - review
The movie stars Irit Sheleg as a joyless supermarket cashier who gets sucked into her coworker's (Regina Spector's) sexual life.
'Hooligans,' 'The Bear,' 'Snow White': What to watch in (or out of) the shelter
Wonder, new series with Noa Kirel will be released June 26 on Yes.
