Film
DocuText returns to Jerusalem with documentaries on October 7, Israeli culture, and Jewish identity
The festival often opens and closes with music-themed films screened in the garden, and this year is no exception.
DocuText film ‘Safe Room’ tells moving account of how strangers transformed into family on Oct. 7
Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20
Moving, complex ‘Valley of Shadows’ explores culture clash in the Himalayas - review
‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review
Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.
Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup
This year, the festival's Israeli program includes a wide-ranging lineup of feature films, documentaries, shorts, experimental films, and restored classics.
Two Tel Aviv men arrested for brandishing weapon while filming a movie
The suspects had not coordinated with the police beforehand. They were arrested on suspicion of negligent use of a weapon without a license and illegal possession of a weapon.
October 7 documentary ‘The Prophet’ to make Jerusalem debut on Thursday
Melissa Francis said she was motivated to make the film after Oct. 7 to explain Israel to viewers outside the country, particularly in the United States.
Israeli film fund goes Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg, Naomi Watts projects
The Siena Film Foundation's first major Hollywood project is the upcoming crime thriller By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem
The cinematheques of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Herzliya offer local audiences a taste of Taiwanese filmic fare.
Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' excites but falters in final act
Spielberg returns to sci-fi in Disclosure Day, blending thrilling action and alien intrigue. While the first two-thirds grip audiences, the final act becomes predictable and preachy.
At movie premiere: Tribeca slams rape jokes made by Gold, Savetsky
Gold and Savetsky were speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan), directed by Gidi Dar. Gold stars in this film opposite Shuli Rand.
What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms
TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.
Jerusalem highlights: June 5-11
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