Cinema
'Jerusalem ’67' tells the human stories of the Six Day War
Jerusalem ’67 tells the gripping story of the Six-Day War through personal experiences, focusing on human stories amid the chaos of conflict in the heart of Jerusalem
The best of 2025 in Israeli and international cinema
Marty Supreme turns table tennis obsession into frantic cinema
Israeli film awards proceed as boycotting nominees reverse course
Remembering how Rob Reiner shaped modern cinema, through career-defining films and lines
As the tributes have poured in following his death, many who knew him have commented on how nice Rob Reiner was, what a mensch he was, and you can see that in the characters he created.
Behind the scenes of gritty Israeli drama ‘Girls Like Us’
Girls Like Us tells the story of a neglected teen whose life shifts after forming a bond with a young female soldier, drawing on director Lee Gilat’s South Tel Aviv upbringing.
Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights
A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.
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.
New French film reimagines the Jewish mother archetype through a Moroccan Mizrahi lens - review
The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clichés in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout.
Tom Stoppard, acclaimed playwright of ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern,’ dies at 87
Tom Stoppard, the playwright who fused wit, philosophy, and emotional depth in works from Arcadia to Leopoldstadt, has died at 87, ending an extraordinary chapter in modern theater.
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.
Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going
"Cinemas are experiencing a troubling decline," warned Pope Leo XIV, who also urged cinematic institutions "not to give up."
Jerusalem highlights: November 14-20
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
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.
The Cinema South Festival returns to its Sderot home
After a year of displacement, the festival will return to Sderot and the western Negev from November 6 to 13 for its 24th edition – its first in full format since October 7.
