Film israel

‘The Sixteenth Sheep’ documentary celebrates reunion of a musical supergroup

If I have one quibble with the documentary, it’s that it does not give a full sense of the album, that the songs are a journey through the mind of a child who can’t fall asleep.

‘THE SIXTEENTH SHEEP’ reunion shows (from left) Yoni Rechter, Gidi Gov, Yehudit Ravitz, and David Broza.
Hill 338.

'Hill 338' revives a classic Israeli comedy for a new generation - review

AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshwilli and Magi Azarzar in ‘Our Loves.’

Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

Or Avinoam (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in 'Cuz You're Ugly.'

Sharon Angelhart's award-winning debut film 'Cuz You're Ugly' hits Israeli theaters


Solidarity Film Festival focuses on human rights

The festival will present dozens of international and Israeli films, mainly documentaries but also including feature films, among them movies that have premiered at film festivals around the world.

 ‘THE NEW Greatness Case’ by Anna Shishova

‘Armageddon Time’ to open Jerusalem Jewish film festival

The 24th Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival at the Jerusalem Cinematheque will be held over Hanukkah on December 17-22.

 JAMES GRAY’S ‘Armageddon Time.’

Israeli Arava Int'l Film Fest to host some of the world’s top filmmakers

This year, the Israeli film festival will feature guests who are among the most acclaimed directors, producers, screenwriters and actors working all over the world.

 SCENES FROM 'Saint Omer' and 'Eo.'

Beata Parkanova's new film 'The Word' has universal appeal

The Word, which won the award for Best Director at the prestigious Karlovy Vary Film Festival this year, as well as the Best Actor award for its star, Martin Finger, is a delightfully complex movie.

 BEATA PARKANOVA: The audience loved our film at the screening, yesterday.

Which Bond girl is being trained in Israeli counter-terror tactics?

Training taking place on set of new film under the direction of Martin Campbell, director of acclaimed films like Casino Royale.

An Israeli security academy trains foreigners for high-risk assignments.

'Barren' Israeli film is full of life

Barren is a memorable movie, presenting characters you believe in and care about as it gives moviegoers a look and insights into a way of life that some will find fascinating and others off-putting.

 FAIGI (MILI ESHET) and her husband, Naftali (Yoav Rotman), are anxious for a child.

Thought-provoking ‘Savoy’ examines Tel Aviv hotel siege in 1975

Savoy raises interesting questions about ethnicity, class and stereotypes, and will make you think about what has and hasn’t changed in the past few decades.

 A scene from 'Savoy.'

Varied group of nominees for this year's Ophir Awards

The Ophirs will be awarded in a ceremony on September 18. 

 'Karaoke'

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio talks love and movies in Tel Aviv

Lelio, who is the guest of honor at the 2022 Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival, is excited to visit Israel for the first time and to take part in the film festival. 

 Sebastian Lelio

Quentin Tarantino receives honorary degree from Hebrew University

Tarantino, who is known for cult classic films such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' moved to Israel in 2020 and said he wants to film his next project in Jerusalem.

 Tarantino receives his award at Hebrew University of Jerusalem's 85th Annual Board of Governors meeting.