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
Roni Mahadav-Levin: Getting ‘reel’ with the Jerusalem Cinematheque CEO
Jerusalemite of the week: Exploring Israel's cinematic traditions and history with Roni Mahadav-Levin, Jerusalem Cinematheque CEO.
Israeli movies: A guide for the perplexed - explainer
For those who would like to investigate the world of Israeli film but don’t know where to begin, here is some background.
Amy Kronish: Bringing Israeli cinema into the limelight
Jerusalemite of the week: Understanding trends in Israeli cinema with Amy Kronish.
Jerusalem Film Festival to host Jennifer Jason Leigh as guest of honor
The festival, which will include hundreds of new movies from around the world and from Israel, will run at the Jerusalem Cinematheque until July 27.
Daniella Pick to star in new movie shot in Israel
Pick will star alongside actors David Arquette (Scream) and Abeckaser in a story of two gamblers who open an illegal casino.
The joy and sorrow of Avi Nesher’s cinema
Nesher's personal life is intertwined with his films; the director’s life cannot be examined separately from his work
Documentary 'The Shoshani Riddle' takes KAN 11
The Shoshani Riddle has become a cult movie as it has screened at cinematheques around Israel for several months, with audiences staying to hear more about Shoshani at enthusiastic Q&A sessions.
'Screams Before Silence': New doc highlights Hamas's Oct. 7 sexual violence
The documentary "Screams Before Silence" exposes the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack in Israel, amplifying victims' voices.
‘The Other Widow’: A complex story of two women
It’s appropriate that the movie opened just in time for International Women’s Day, although of course Rypp never imagined it would be released during wartime.
'Seven Eyes': A film about female observers on the Gaza border during Hamas attack
The film will be about the female observers on the Gaza border who demonstrated great bravery by warning the powers that be about an imminent attack.
