Israeli cinema

‘Checkout’: New comedy hit, expanded from one of Israel's most popular series

A new comedy feature film titled 'Checkout' has already sold a quarter of a million tickets in just a few days, telling the stories of staff and customers at a fictional supermarket chain in Israel.

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New Israeli comedy hit, 'Checkout.'
Nadav Lapid

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid withdraws from French festival after boycott pressure

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid said he withdrew from FID Marseille after boycott pressure over his planned participation in the festival.

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THE TEL AVIV International Student Film Festival will also be featuring ‘Prophet’ by Yoav Kagan.

TA International Student Film Festival: Forty years of cutting-edge cinema

This year’s edition will feature about 100 student short films from 20 countries, as well as Israeli competitions, master classes, industry events, special screenings, and outdoor programs.

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AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshvili and Magi Azarzar in Our Loves.

FOX Entertainment Studios, Access Entertainment sign on to Avi Nesher’s 'Our Lives'

Inspired by true events, Nesher’s film is an emotionally gripping story about the enduring strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of love in the face of the horror of October 7.

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Thirty-third time’s the charm: The best of the Haifa Film Festival

The festival will open with the premiere of the new Blade Runner film, Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
Director of the movie Denis Villeneuve (2ndL) and cast members Ryan Gosling (L), Ana de Armas (2ndR) and Harrison Ford (R) attend a photocall for the film "Blade Runner 2049" in Paris, France, September 20, 2017.

Reality check: Foxtrot’ is one of the most authentic Israeli movies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017ByJEFF BARAK
A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’

Controversial film Foxtrot wins 'Israeli Oscars'

Foxtrot is now Israel’s official candidate for consideration for a Best Foreign Language Oscar nomination.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN, AMY SPIRO
A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’

A confusing obsession: ‘Longing’ makes you wish for more

Longing features a strong cast, but it is an overly literal, often mawkish and unfocused film.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
Longing by Savi Gabizon

Showcasing Israeli movies

Blue and white gems sparkle at the Jerusalem Film Festival

AUGUST 15, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
OPENING NIGHT of the 34th Jerusalem Film Festival at Sultan’s Pool amphitheater

The reel deal in the Holy City

Local film aficionados can look forward to an array of guests, movies and citywide events at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

JULY 12, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
The Jerusalem Film Festival at the Sultan’s Pool

Israeli children's TV star causes unlikely Palestinian uproar

Israeli children's favorite TV star 'Yuval HaMebulbal' was the focus of unlikely attention on Wednesday.

JUNE 8, 2017ByEYTAN HALON
West Bank outpost.

Grapevine: Italian film festival

The festival, which is under the patronage of the Italian Embassy, will include 73 screenings and 14 iconic Italian films.

MARCH 30, 2017ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
The Israel Museum, the Bloomfield Science Museum and the cinematheque (pictured) are all on the list to possibly be closed on Shabbat

Movies: Unaccountable adolescent antics

‘Lolo’ is an unfunny comedy with two charming actors.

MARCH 23, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
A scene from the French film Lolo

Austrian Film Week returns to Israeli theaters

FEBRUARY 19, 2017ByJESSICA VRAZILEK
A scene from the Austrian film 'Stefan Zweig : Farewell to Europe'