Cinematheque

Aki-no Japanese Film Festival features cinematic

For the past decade, Aki-no has been one of the capital’s most eagerly anticipated cultural events; this year, it will present works from celebrated auteurs as well as rising talents.

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LOVE ON TRIAL will be the opening film of the festival.
DIANE KEATON as Annie Paradis in the iconic ‘First Wives Club.’

Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton, one of the most distinctive and endearing American actresses of all time, will be honored in showings of her most beloved films at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

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Neta Riskin in ‘Nandauri.’

Eti Tsicko's Nandauri, far more psychologically complex than its outline indicates - review

Nandauri, named after a Georgian word meaning “The one I long for,” is a dark film that offers a female perspective on escaping her stifling rural village.

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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

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Filmmaker Alexandre Arcady’s films celebrated in Jerusalem 

At the 25th Jerusalem Jewish Film Week, which runs through December 14 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque, Alexandre Arcady will be the subject of a tribute, and his newest movie will premiere.

DECEMBER 11, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE from ‘Once Upon a Time in Algeria.’

Summer Loving at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Summer Loving program at the Jerusalem Cinematheque offers an escape from the high tensions and temperatures in Israel.

JULY 26, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
‘The Model and the Marriage Broker.’

Jerusalem highlights June 30-July 6

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

JUNE 30, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
MAZAL MOTEL offers a taste of Yemen in Jerusalem.

Isabelle Adjani tribute at Tel Aviv Cinematheque

Oscar-nominated French actress Isabelle Adjani will be the subject of a tribute at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, from July 2-17, sponsored by Eden Cinema.

JUNE 29, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
ISABELLE ADJANI in ‘One Deadly Summer.’

Tel Aviv Cinematheque to preview screenings of Israeli, international movies

The preview series will kick off on June 6 with Avi Nesher’s new movie, The Monkey House, which stars Adir Miller as a fading novelist determined to bring attention to his work.

JUNE 5, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE MONKEY HOUSE’

Polish Zoom to celebrate Polish cinema at Israeli cinematheques

This program, which was created by the Polish Institute in Tel Aviv in cooperation with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute in Poland, began in 2019.

JUNE 4, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE SILENT TWINS.’

New Israeli film program celebrates the 70's at Cinematheques

The new program was organized by the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, starting May 21 as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration and will also be held in Jerusalem.

MAY 18, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
JACK NICHOLSON in ‘Five Easy Pieces.’

Grapevine April 13, 2023: A talent for Torah reading

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

APRIL 13, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog speaks at the traditional Slichot service at the synagogue of the President's Residence

Holocaust Remembrance Day to be marked through movies and documentaries

No matter how much I thought I knew, there is always more to learn, and movies can help to look at the events of the Shoah from different angles.

APRIL 13, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE FROM ‘My Father’s Secrets.’

Tel Aviv Cinematheque celebrates 50 years

The cinematheque, in cooperation with the Tel Aviv Municipality, will host the One Moment event, free of charge.

MARCH 20, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
Tel Aviv cinematheque