Jerusalem Film Festival

Olivia Coleman, Ilana Glazer, Wallace Shawn, among stars pledging to boycott Israeli film industry

Hollywood A-listers pledged to not screen films or work with Israeli film institutions…that are "implicated in genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Actor Wallace Shawn participates in a demonstration to support Gaza outside the White House on October 16, 2023 in Washington, DC. Members of the Jewish Voice for Peace and the IfNotNow movement staged a demonstration to call for a cease of fire in the Middle East.

HANNA BIRAKH, Aseel Farhat, Elisha Banai, and Jade Daiches Weeks in ‘Bella,’ a comedy about a rare dove by Jamal Khalaile and Zohar Shachar.

The Israeli movies you won’t see abroad: Films from Israel that aren't shown in other countries

The Venice Film Festival began last week, and the Toronto International Film Festival opened yesterday - only two full-length movies and one short film from Israel will be shown at them this year.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025|ByHANNAH BROWN

Diverse lineup of Israeli movies had premieres at this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival

Like last year, the directors were mostly women, many of whom focused on strong female characters in movies that will have a universal appeal.

JULY 27, 2025|ByHANNAH BROWN

Dana Ivgy and Ben Sultan in Oxygen, which won the Haggaig Award for Best Feature Film at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Anti-war film Oxygen wins top feature-film award at the Jerusalem Film Festival

While all the categories are competitive, the Israeli competitions are watched especially closely by those interested in blue-and-white cinema

JULY 24, 2025|ByHANNAH BROWN

Why Nadav Lapid just can’t leave Israel behind - film review

Nadav Lapid, whose new movie 'Yes' just had its Israeli premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival, could make European movies if he wanted, but he doesn’t.

JULY 22, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Wendy Sachs brings October 8 to the Jerusalem Film Festival

“October 7 was a wakeup call for Israel, and October 8 was a wakeup call for American Jews,” she said.

JULY 20, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

UC Santa Barbara study body president Tessa Veksler appears in the documentary, October 8.

Jerusalem highlights: July 18-24

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

JULY 18, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Dance performance 'Sof Sof' by the Kolben Dance company at the Jerusalem Theatre.

Gal Gadot voices hope for the hostages, end of the war at Jerusalem Film Festival opening

Lawrence Bender, the producer of such Oscar-winning movies as Pulp Fiction and Good Will Hunting, also received an award honoring his contributions to cinema.

JULY 17, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Gal Gadot and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion open the 2025 Jerusalem Film Festival.

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JULY 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

Pass the popcorn, turn down the lights: What to watch at the Jerusalem Film Festival

The ‘Post’s Hannah Brown unveils her recommendations for this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival, opening July 17.

JULY 16, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

‘TOW,’ (above) ‘The Baltimorons,’ and ‘American Baby’ are all worthwhile watches at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

The queen of Israeli cinema: Remembering Lia van Leer ahead of Jerusalem Film Festival

She was brilliant, visionary, charming, hardworking, funny, ambitious, extremely cultured, demanding, and imperious, so it’s no accident that she was eulogized by many as the queen of Israeli cinema.

JULY 13, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Lia van Leer with a Jerusalem Film Festival guest, legendary Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni, 1987.

Jerusalem Film Festival 2025: international films, prizewinners, and must-see titles

From Michel Franco's Dreams starring Jessica Chastain to new works from the Dardenne brothers and Sergei Loznitsa, the Jerusalem Film Festival's 2025 edition showcases the best of global cinema.

JULY 8, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN