Film
Iranian director unveils film confronting Tehran's Evin prison torture
Her film Roya tells the story of a fictional teacher detained in Evin, but it is also deeply personal for Mohammadi, who has been arrested multiple times in Iran on charges of propaganda.
Jerusalem highlights: February 13-19
Freed hostages David, Ariel Cunio to attend Berlinale with updated version of 'A Letter to David'
From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor
Israel Prize-winning director Ram Loevy passes away at 85
After the Six-Day War, Loevy helped set up the Israel Broadcasting Authority and Channel One in the late Sixties. He also taught at several film schools.
‘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.
French comedy festival Oh Là Là! showcases premieres, classics, and more
The eighth festival will run from November 27 to December 5 around the country, and will feature the best recent French comedies.
Woes, challenges, and triumph: A look at the 2025 Anthropological Film Festival
The lineup includes films from countries around the world, such as the US, China, France, India, the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, Qatar, and Austria.
Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time
Pope Leo did not elaborate on his reasons for the selections in the truncated video posted by Variety announcing a convening of filmmakers at the Vatican that will begin Saturday.
Spirit Festival to help reflect on troubled times
This year, it will present an unusually rich lineup of international and Israeli films that explore the intersection of consciousness, healing, nature, and compassion.
Movie premieres under the stars at Arava film festival
The 14th Arava International Film Festival will run November 12-22, offering Israeli premieres of several distinctive films.
Israeli filmmakers speak out on international boycott as artists pay the price
With a handful of exceptions, most Israeli works have been rejected by major and minor international film festivals and are not distributed in markets abroad.
Jerusalem highlights: October 24-30
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Jerusalem International Women’s Film Festival announces its lineup
The festival will be held October 27-31.
