Oscars
From a viral barista to the Oscars: Israel is winning the PR war but can't stop now - opinion
A viral barista, a pro-Palestinian Oscar film defeated, and rising US polls: Israel's image is improving, but loose talk from Israeli ministers could undo it all.
The Israel-Iran conflict: On the ground in Jerusalem
Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored
Israeli director Levinson-Blount's student film is up for an Oscar
Oscars clash 2026: ‘Sinners’ takes on ‘One Battle After Another’
From 'One Battle After Another' to 'Sinners,' find out which films and stars are poised to dominate the 98th Academy Awards this Sunday.
French animated short tells story of Jewish swimmer who survived Auschwitz
The film is based on the extraordinary real life of Alfred Nakache, a Jewish athlete whose story of resilience under Nazi persecution has previously been told in two French documentaries.
Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter released from prison in northern Iran after 17 days - report
Mehdi Mahmoudian, who is nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident, was imprisoned after he signed a letter condemning Khamenei.
Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95
Duvall passed away peacefully, aged 95, on Sunday, his family announced on Monday.
Spielberg wins Grammy for John Williams documentary, becomes ninth Jew to earn 'EGOT' status
Spielberg was awarded the Grammy for producing 'Music by John Williams' before the ceremony on Sunday. The win makes him the 22nd person to win the quartet of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review
Hamnet, which just opened in theaters around Israel, is a movie about William Shakespeare’s family that really wants to be about something else.
Israeli film Butcher's Stain receives an Oscar nomination in Best Live Action Short category
Butcher’s Stain has already won a Silver Medal in the Narrative category at the 2025 Student Academy Awards, an important achievement for a filmmaker at the beginning of his career.
Israeli film industry in turmoil as Culture Ministry awards ignite backlash
Israeli cinema is heading for a showdown as the culture minister threatens funding and sparks boycotts.
'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.
Norwegian movies 'Dreams' and 'Love' open in Israel
Norway’s arthouse boom continues, though Haugerud’s trilogy relies heavily on dialogue over emotion.
