Israeli cinema

Israel’s film industry is thriving - so why can’t it crack the Oscars?

Israel has earned 10 Oscar nominations but never won. Are the Ophir Awards helping choose its strongest contenders?

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The cast and crew of ‘Tell Me Everything,’ after it received the Ophir Award for Best Picture.Premium
Michael Rapaport (center) plays haredi billionaire Michael Gerstel in 'Matchmaking 3'

Hollywood meets Bnei Brak: Michael Rapaport plays haredi billionaire in 'Matchmaking 3'

An Iranian singer and Yuval Raphael duet in Haifa, Fauda tops the charts in Lebanon, Sorkin takes on Zuckerberg, and Michael Rapaport goes ultra-Orthodox in a brand new Israeli film.

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YARON ZILBERMAN’S documentary series ‘Nir Oz – Heaven/Hell.’

Israeli cinematheques mark October 7 with documentaries, memorial screenings

Special October 7 programs include documentaries on Nir Oz, soldiers in Gaza, and Israeli society, alongside screenings in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Sderot.

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Photo of Nova party-goers from ‘Our Loves’ shows Daniel Gimpel (R).PremiumPremium

From live-streamed massacre to cinema: How Israeli filmmakers confront October 7

Three years and more than a dozen productions later, filmmakers are still finding ways to tell the story of that dreadful day

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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'

Movie Review: ‘Beyond the Mountains’ and off the rails

The ambitious film collapses under its own ideological weight.

FEBRUARY 2, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN
Beyond The Mountains And Hills film

Metro Grapevine: Micro, mini to maxi

FEBRUARY 2, 2017ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
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