Film festival
Boy George in Israel: Emotional Nova visit, meeting Herzog and a pro-Israel anthem reviewed
From Boy George’s emotional Nova visit to the Adam Brody controversy on Netflix, here’s what Israeli and Jewish culture are talking about this week.
Arava film festival celebrates movies shaped by the desert
The AniNation animation festival marks its first decade of business at the Jerusalem Cinematheque
Cinema of the South Festival in Sderot to celebrate 25 years
Gaza political issue is front and center as Venice Film Festival opens
The Venice Film Festival kicks off with controversy as over 1,000 industry professionals demand a stance on Gaza, while jury president Alexander Payne sidesteps the issue.
Venice Film Festival urged to disinvite Gal Gadot
Venice4Palestine also called on the festival organizers to rescind Butler’s invitation to the festival, because he has made appearances at events for a pro-Israel group.
Noé Debré on making his own style of French-Jewish cinema
Debré, one of the most successful writer/directors in France, has gone all in on embracing his French-Jewish identity.
'Letter to David', about hostage David Cunio, to be shown in Tel Aviv
Letter to David is a moving documentary about David Cunio, who was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his family by Hamas on October 7.
Italian film industry figures call for Venice Film Festival to support Palestinians
The letter called on the Venice Film Festival “to be more courageous and clear in condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza."
TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.
TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'
Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.
National Library’s Docu.Text Festival marks 10 years
Many screenings will be followed by conversations and meetings with filmmakers, as well as performances related to the films, group meditation, and even folk dancing.
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.
Jerusalem Film Festival 2025: international films, prizewinners, and must-see titles
From Michel Franco's Dreams starring Jessica Chastain to new works from the Dardenne brothers and Sergei Loznitsa, the Jerusalem Film Festival's 2025 edition showcases the best of global cinema.
