Cinema

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.

LOVE ON TRIAL will be the opening film of the festival.
Yael Grobglass plays a Jerusalemite mother who risks her life to save soldiers in the Six Day War in Jerusalem '67.

'Jerusalem ’67' tells the human stories of the Six Day War

A PALESTINIAN boy dreams of visiting the seashore in ‘The Sea.’

The best of 2025 in Israeli and international cinema

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET plays the narcissistic hero in ‘Marty Supreme’ who is never allowed to forget that he is a poor, Jewish outsider.

Marty Supreme turns table tennis obsession into frantic cinema


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’

The story of a hostage family and the words behind the thrills in Jaws

TV REVIEW: Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

Holding Liat.

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.

The queen of Israeli cinema: Remembering Lia van Leer ahead of Jerusalem Film Festival

She was brilliant, visionary, charming, hardworking, funny, ambitious, extremely cultured, demanding, and imperious, so it’s no accident that she was eulogized by many as the queen of Israeli cinema.

 Lia van Leer with a Jerusalem Film Festival guest, legendary Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni, 1987.

‘Tatami,’ the first Israeli-Iranian movie, opened in the US during the war

Oscar-winning Israeli director Guy Nattiv began developing the story several years ago and knew that he needed to collaborate with an Iranian to make the film.

 IRANIAN CO-DIRECTOR and actress Zar Amir (left) with Arienne Mandi in a scene from ‘Tatami.’

A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today

'52 Days' is a well-made and gripping film, which is a further reminder, if any were needed, of the sufferings of those still held hostage in Gaza.

A SCENE from ‘52 Days.’

Israel's cultural institutions, theaters bounce back after Iran war

Museums and galleries are welcoming visitors once again after the 12 day Israel-Iran war.

 THE JERUSALEM International Film Festival will proceed on July 17.

27th TLV Student Film Festival announces full program

The festival will feature over 100 short films from 20 countries, including France, South Korea, Denmark, India, Mexico, Romania, and Japan.

 ‘SWIMMING WITH WINGS’

Jerusalem Highlights: May 2-8

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 CROWDS COME OUT to celebrate Mahaneh Yehuda’s 100th birthday.

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv cinemas feature Israeli cult classics for Independence Day

Cinematheques across the country are offering cult classics, documentaries, and sing-alongs for Independence Day.

 OFRA HAZA singing ‘The Flower Song’ in ‘Schlager’ (The Hit).