Cinema

The Book of Ruth: Esty Shushan, activist for haredi women, tells a different story - review

She realizes that the film, which she wrote more than a decade ago, will be seen by a largely secular audience, although she said that quite a few in the ultra-Orthodox world will likely see it too.

Israeli Esty Shushan, founder of "Nivcharot", movement to encourage haredi women to get involved in public life, gives an interview to AFP in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva on January 30, 2019
Ido Nahmias and Shirel Azizian in A Doll’s House SOURCE Itai Salhov.

Jerusalem highlights: February 6-12

“Amid this technological revolution, Cuty AI has emerged as a compelling all-in-one creative platform.”

Cuty AI: The all-in-one platform that's replacing your entire creative toolbox

A SCENE FROM A Pale View of Hills.

‘A Pale View of Hills’ is a pallid tale of post-war Japan - review


Nancy Spielberg receives award from Maaleh Film School

A tribute film about Spielberg at the graduation outlined her career, and its narrator noted, “Nancy fights to make the Israeli voice heard, connecting her love for cinema with her love for Israel.

 NANCY SPIELBERG speaks to the audience at the Jerusalem Cinemateque on Sunday night, as Maaleh Film School director Neta Ariel listens.

Youssef's stand-up tour will inflame antisemitic hatred - opinion

These provocative performances inflame hatred against Israel and Jews, and incite acts of violence against them.

GALA HOST Bassem Youssef from Egypt poses backstage at the 43rd International Emmy Awards in New York City in 2015.

Spoiler: Here's what New Year's Eve celebrations will look like at the cinema

As restaurants and clubs fill up on New Year's Eve, the Planet chain presents a unique alternative: VIP movie nights with premieres and a festive menu.


Israeli documentary ‘Outsider. Freud’ looks at the life of a genius

Qedar said the film will be shown on January 9 in the Freud Museum in Vienna. “That will be a very powerful night, like a séance. I’m very curious how the film will be accepted.”

 YAIR QEDAR.

The best movies and television from a difficult year for Israelis - opinion

There are all kinds of genres on these lists, but they all have one trait in common: They were good enough to hold our interest in a year when our real lives were looking more unreal.

 INTERNATIONAL MOVIE – ‘There’s Still Tomorrow.’

Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival spotlights best of Jewish cinema

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is hosting the festival from December 28 - January 2, including wide-ranging genres and competitions.

A SCENE FROM ‘A Jew in America – Torn Identity.’

Film in production about three hostages killed by the IDF in Gaza

The three were shot dead a little over a year ago after they emerged from a building where they had been hiding, waving a white flag and calling to the soldiers in Hebrew.

 THE THREE Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the IDF in Gaza in 2023.

'Anora' hits Israeli screens: A modern fairy tale with dark realities - opinion

Mikey Madison shines in Director Sean Baker's modern-day Cinderella story with a not-so-fairytale ending.

 MIKEY MADISON and Mark Edelshteyn in ‘Anora.’

40th Haifa film festival features global hits and Israeli cinema highlights

Haifa Film Festival returns with global hits, festive events, and Israeli cinema, opening December 31.

 Wicked: A New Standard for the Fantasy World

Enchanted magic: The cutting-edge technologies behind the blockbuster Wicked

Wicked sets a new benchmark for fantasy cinema, blending advanced LED screens, motion capture, and AI to create a groundbreaking visual and auditory experience. Here's a look behind the scenes.

 Wicked: A New Standard for the Fantasy World