Israeli films

'Butcher’s Stain' lands Oscars shortlist as Israel shut out of international feature race

Butcher’s Stain is about Samir (Omar Sameer Mahamid), an Arab Israeli working in a supermarket in Tel Aviv, who is accused of tearing down hostage posters in the break room.

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An Oscar statue is seen on stage after the 82nd annual Academy Awards nomination announcements in Beverly Hills February 2, 2010.
Swell Ariel Or, one of the stars of the upcoming movie ‘Tankistas,’ in the 2023 film ‘Kissufim.’

From harlots to heroines: October 7 opens new chapter for women soldiers in Israeli cinema

Stories of women on the frontline on October 7 are opening a new chapter on female soldiers in Israeli cinema.

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Shira Haas in the Netflix series, 'Bodies.'

Shira Haas to star in Netflix remake of ‘The Boys from Brazil’

Filming will begin in December in the UK, Germany, Bulgaria, and Spain.

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TOMER MACHLOOF, Shahar Tavoch, and Wael Hamdun in ‘Stay Forte.’

‘Stay Forte’ tells the human story behind the Gaza hostage escape - review

Stay Forte, which was made using classic prison-break movie tropes, manages to keep some suspense throughout, and the drama is not so much about what they did but how they managed to do it. 

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Israeli event in Australia sheds light on importance of support for special-needs people

APRIL 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Jerusalem Cinematheque's Film Archive releases 75 Israeli films online

The program consists of 75 Israeli films that viewers around the world can access and watch for a whole month for the price of NIS 15 per film.

APRIL 24, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
‘SALLAH SHABATI’ with Chaim Topol (left) and Arik Einstein

A taste of Jerusalem in Nagaland, India

Several initiatives supported by the Embassy of Israel in India recently brought a taste of Jerusalem in Nagaland.

MARCH 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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The Good Person: An intelligent film with an intriguing premise

The Good Person stars Moran Rosenblatt as Sharon, a filmmaker devoted to making serious movies that empower women.

MARCH 15, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
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Israeli and American film festivals launch unique partnership

MARCH 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
April Ingram, Seth Ingram, Anat Sultan-Dadon, Mark van Leuven , DCG Alex Gandler and Aaron J Braunstein, Director of Public Affairs

Israeli movie receives award at Thessaloniki Film Festival

FEBRUARY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli participation in the 63rd Thessaloniki Film Festival.

Israel recreates iconic Jerusalem’s Sacher Park at the Annecy Animation Festival in France

FEBRUARY 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel at Annecy Animation Festival

First film production line between Israel and Nigeria is launched

Israeli and Nigerian filmmakers collaborating to produce a full-length romantic comedy

JANUARY 31, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Delegation of film makers from Nigeria in Israel

Israeli animated movie wins Taiwan Festival

JANUARY 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
LETTER TO A PIG Trailer (2022) directed by Tal Kantor (France, Israel)

Netflix to add Israeli film every week for rest of winter

These are the 16 Israeli film classics that will be added weekly for Netflix Israel users to stream.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
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