Film

Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza

The Berlin Film Festival is considered the most political of its peers, Venice and Cannes, and prides itself on showing cinema from underrepresented communities and young talent.

Cast member Julia Jones attends the premiere of 'The Weight' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 2026.
Frederick Wiseman attends the "Law And Order" Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2024 in Cannes, France.

Frederick Wiseman, social institution documentary filmaker, dies at 96

Tricia Tuttle, director of the Berlinale.

Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle defends jury for refusing to condemn Israel for ‘genocide’

Actor Robert Duvall arrives for the world premiere of Widows at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 8, 2018.

Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95


'Dreams' creator Michel Franco talks to 'Post' as new film opens in Israel - interview

Michel Franco's "Dreams" is a genre-defying tale which can be seen as both a dark love story and an allegory about Mexican-American relations.

A SCENE from ‘Dreams.’

‘The Sea’ leads Ophir Award nominations

The nominees for Israel's Ophir Awards have been announced.

MOHAMAD GHAZAWI in ‘The Sea.’

Barry Diller’s adventures: In and outside of Hollywood

While some people are about breaking molds, the Jewish boy from Beverly Hills is about creating new ones.

BARRY DILLER and wife Diane Von Fürstenberg, 2009 Metropolitan Opera premiere.

Back in action: '90s thrillers to be featured at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is bringing back some of the great action films of the 1990s in August.

AL PACINO in 1995’s ‘Heat.’

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.

‘BELLA’

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

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

Hagai Levi’s new series ‘Etty’ to premiere at Venice International Film Festival

'Etty' is based on the tragic story of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish woman who was murdered in Auschwitz at age 29.

JULIA WINDISCHBAUER stars in the new series ‘Etty’ from Hagai Levy.

‘Guygu’ is Pixel’s tribute to hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal

Guy Gilboa-Dalal's love of Japanese culture is celebrated in the short animated film 'Guygu.'

GUY GILBOA-DALAL‘S deep connection to Japan is celebrated in a short animated film.

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.

ARIEL BRONZ in ‘Yes.’

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.

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