Israeli cinema

Israeli film awards proceed as boycotting nominees reverse course

Filmmakers who withdrew from the culture ministry’s film awards will participate after a compromise was reached amid threats to reform the Cinema Law.

Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar speaks at a ceremony marking the reopening of the newly renovated Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, August 11, 2025.
‘ETTY’, THE series created by Hagai Levi will open the festival.

The Cinema South Festival returns to its Sderot home

The Warner Bros logo is seen during the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes, France, October 14, 2019.

Warner Bros. Discovery joins Paramount in opposing boycott of Israeli film industry

 MENAHEM GOLAN started filming a new musical with Gaon, ‘Kazablan,’ 1973.

Israel's living soundtrack: The Tower of David's exhibit on Yehoram Gaon


John Madden's debt to Israel

The famed director discusses the universalities of the dilemmas portrayed in his latest film, 'The Debt' and why he chose such a complex project.

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Beyond Hollywood: A look back at some Israeli film gems

As more and more Israeli films are recognized internationally here is a reminder of some of the highlights from the past decade.

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No family fun for ‘Zion and His Brother’

The director and his cast try to convey passionate feelings, but the film will not draw you in.

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Farewell to Faruk

The versatile, charming Yosef Shiloah, who died on Monday, was rightly proud of his ability to move back and forth between Jewish and Arab characters.

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Movie review: ‘Infiltration’ needs more training

Kosashvili has the makings of a wonderful movie here, but they get lost in the mix.

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'Lebanon' nominated for 5 European movie awards

Movie by first-time Israeli filmmaker Samuel Maoz based on personal experience as part of tank crew in First Lebanon War.

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The European connection

The recent renaissance of Israeli films owes a great deal to finance from Europe, notably Germany and France. This week’s Jerusalem Film Festival celebrated the partnership.

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‘Ajami’ nominated for Oscar

Arab-Israeli collaboration marks 3rd Israeli nomination in a row.

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Funds scrapped for pro-Palestinian film

Support frozen after revised script compares W. Bank occupation to Holocaust.

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Funds scrapped for pro-Palestinian film

Support frozen after revised script compares W. Bank occupation to Holocaust.

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