Israeli cinema

Israeli film awards proceed as boycotting nominees reverse course

Filmmakers who withdrew from the culture ministry’s film awards will participate after a compromise was reached amid threats to reform the Cinema Law.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar speaks at a ceremony marking the reopening of the newly renovated Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, August 11, 2025.
‘ETTY’, THE series created by Hagai Levi will open the festival.

The Cinema South Festival returns to its Sderot home

After a year of displacement, the festival will return to Sderot and the western Negev from November 6 to 13 for its 24th edition – its first in full format since October 7.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
The Warner Bros logo is seen during the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes, France, October 14, 2019.

Warner Bros. Discovery joins Paramount in opposing boycott of Israeli film industry

The conglomerate stated that the boycott of Israeli film institutions violates their policies.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MENAHEM GOLAN started filming a new musical with Gaon, ‘Kazablan,’ 1973.

Israel's living soundtrack: The Tower of David's exhibit on Yehoram Gaon

A living soundtrack of Israeli culture that offers a profound journey through 70 years of Israeli music, cinema, and the enduring spirit of Jerusalem.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES, SIMON KEJZMAN

Miri Regev threatens film industry, again

Culture minister: Film budget will drop by NIS 50 M if my bill does not pass.

AUGUST 26, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Israeli Culture Minister Miri Regev wearing a dress featuring the old city of Jerusalem at the Cannes Film Festival, May 17, 2017

The amazing ‘Miss Vertigo’

Rona Soffer’s autobiographical short film is an inspiration to people living with significant disabilities

AUGUST 22, 2018ByPAUL ALSTER
rona soffer

Eran Riklis to direct thriller with Ben Kingsley

‘Spider in the Web’ is modern thriller, says acclaimed Israeli filmmaker.

JANUARY 31, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
OSCAR-WINNER Sir Ben Kingsley will star as an aging espionage agent.

Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles to honor Lior Ashkenazi, Jeffrey Tambor

The festival will feature the best of recent Israeli cinema and will include the premiere of the second season of the Israeli television series, Fauda.

NOVEMBER 4, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
Lior Ashkenazi in 'Foxtrot.'

Top 10 things to do

OCTOBER 1, 2017ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kite-flying Festival at the Israel Museum’s Billy Rose Art Garden.

Thirty-third time’s the charm: The best of the Haifa Film Festival

The festival will open with the premiere of the new Blade Runner film, Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
Director of the movie Denis Villeneuve (2ndL) and cast members Ryan Gosling (L), Ana de Armas (2ndR) and Harrison Ford (R) attend a photocall for the film "Blade Runner 2049" in Paris, France, September 20, 2017.

Reality check: Foxtrot’ is one of the most authentic Israeli movies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017ByJEFF BARAK
A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’

Controversial film Foxtrot wins 'Israeli Oscars'

Foxtrot is now Israel’s official candidate for consideration for a Best Foreign Language Oscar nomination.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN, AMY SPIRO
A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’

A confusing obsession: ‘Longing’ makes you wish for more

Longing features a strong cast, but it is an overly literal, often mawkish and unfocused film.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
Longing by Savi Gabizon

Showcasing Israeli movies

Blue and white gems sparkle at the Jerusalem Film Festival

AUGUST 15, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
OPENING NIGHT of the 34th Jerusalem Film Festival at Sultan’s Pool amphitheater