Film review
The Secret Agent, a gripping and gory film from Brazil, premieres in Israel
An opening title says that the film takes place in Brazil in 1977, during “a time of great mischief,” which turns out to be a playful understatement.
'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival features story of Polish Jewish teenager who triggered Kristallnacht
"Second Wind” Premieres in Tel Aviv: A Triumph of the Human Spirit
Highlights from the 41st Jerusalem Film Festival: debuts, diverse voices, and emerging talents
Amid regional tensions, the 41st Jerusalem Film Festival showcased vibrant new Israeli cinema, from debut films to innovative storytelling.
‘Rabbi Capoeira’: A movie mixing ultra-Orthodox and martial arts - review
The film is showing throughout July and August at theaters in the Lev Cinemas chain and other venues around the country.
‘Thai-Land’: The story of Thai workers in Israel - review
'Thai-Land' is a well-crafted story and beautifully photographed story about two communities whose lives intersect in strange and sad ways.
‘Cat’s Luck,’ part of a wave of new Israeli comedies, officially hits theaters - review
These movies are not meant for sophisticated audiences, and few English speakers ever see them. When Israeli movies go to international film festivals, the comedies almost always stay home.
A funny and truthful 'Weekend Rebels' - review
Nothing less than a heartfelt, feel-good memoir based on a touching true story.
'Hila': A spectacular movie about a single mother's obsession - review
Hila, which is very watchable in spite of its occasional and distracting descents into pretension, is certainly one of Michal Bat-Adam’s best movies.
‘Hemda’: Shemi Zarhin's film collapses under the weight of a busy plot - review
Usually, whether I like a movie or not, I can understand why the director wanted to make it, but here the reasoning eluded me.
'Treasure': Julia von Heinz's film on Holocaust trauma - review
Treasure is a very particular story that will evoke universal emotions in audiences.
Film 'The Commandant’s Shadow’ brings new perspective to Holocaust - review
The movie features striking cinematography and high production values not usually seen in documentaries.
'The Sixth Child': A tragic French story of parenthood, poverty - review
As I watched the movie, my loyalties kept shifting among the characters, and I wasn’t always sure where it was going – one of the highest compliments I can give any movie.
