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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Docaviv, Tel Aviv international film festival celebrates 21

The winners of the Israeli, International and Short Film competitions at Docaviv will be eligible to compete for the Best Documentary Feature/Short at the Oscars.

MAY 2, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
PETER JACKSON’S ‘THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD’

Thirty-three Israeli films for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

Israeli Film Day is an initiative of the Culture and Sport Ministry and the Film Industry Association.

OCTOBER 14, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Cinema City Jerusalem

Thirty-three Israeli films to be shown for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

The films will include Israeli movies that have premiered this year, as well as movies that have not yet been released.

OCTOBER 13, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Avi Nesher’s ‘The Other Story’ will open the Haifa Film Festival

This will be the first time that in more than a decade that an Israeli movie has opened the Haifa festival.

AUGUST 21, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Avi Nesher's 'The Other Story'

‘Cakemaker’ takes top prize at Jewish film festival in Germany

Israel was a key component of the festival.

AUGUST 12, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE CAKEMAKER’

Keeping the faith at the Jerusalem film festival opening

The Jerusalem Film Festival will run through August 5 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and other theaters throughout the city.

JULY 29, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Sony buys film script from Israeli

The director is being sought for a romantic comedy written by Savion Einstein.

JULY 22, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Sony Pictures Studio is seen in Culver City, California, 2018.

Cinema that reflects reality

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, noted film buffs hosted filmmakers from Jerusalem's Ma'aleh School of Film.

MAY 24, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Rivlin and his wife Nechama greet Israelis in his Jerusalem Sukka.

Israeli Film Festival in Paris attracts record audiences

During the week, most of the more than 35 screenings played to full houses or close to it, the highest attendance record to date for this festival.

MARCH 29, 2018ByBRETT KLINE/GLOBES
A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’

Israeli films to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Several Israeli features will make their debut at the famed festival.

MARCH 13, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Film camera (illustrative)