Israeli film

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

In addition, "Cupertino" is a new series from Robert and Michelle King, the husband-and-wife duo behind "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."

OCTOBER 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘THE ESCAPE’ stars Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a sect that, despite a disclaimer, will remind many of the Lev Tahor cult.

The cast and crew of ‘Tell Me Everything,’ after it received the Ophir Award for Best Picture.

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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?

OCTOBER 13, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Mark Feuerstein heads to Israel to film new thriller

American-Jewish actor Mark Feuerstein is heading to Israel to begin filming 'Midair', an action-packed intelligence thriller for Yes co-starring Aviv Alush and Gal Malka.

OCTOBER 10, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘WILD THINGS,’ the opening-night movie, directed by Kalil Kovesh.

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival to spotlight Israeli, international cinema and female filmmakers

The Jerusalem Women's Film Festival will honor Hanna Azoulay-Hasfari while screening new Israeli and international films exploring identity, family, mental health, and women's experiences.

OCTOBER 10, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

'Tropicana': A well-made, dark exploration of Israeli families and repression - review

The movie stars Irit Sheleg as a joyless supermarket cashier who gets sucked into her coworker's (Regina Spector's) sexual life.

AUGUST 9, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Two Israeli films nominated for student Oscars

'Alon, My Brother the Hero' and 'Butcher’s Stain'

JULY 30, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

YONATAN SHAMRIZ, Alon’s brother, at the Supreme Court last year, petioning for Alon to be recognized as a fallen soldier.

Gal Gadot voices hope for the hostages, end of the war at Jerusalem Film Festival opening

Lawrence Bender, the producer of such Oscar-winning movies as Pulp Fiction and Good Will Hunting, also received an award honoring his contributions to cinema.

JULY 17, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Gal Gadot and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion open the 2025 Jerusalem Film Festival.

Ron Leshem, Israeli-American who brought Euphoria and Bad Boy to life, takes stock of his life

The screenwriter/producer/novelist talks to The Jerusalem Post about his success in a medium where 'failure is the default.'

JULY 11, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Guy Manster stars as the memorable hero of Ron Leshem's "Bad Boy."

Gal Gadot, Pulp Fiction producer to be honored at Jerusalem Film Festival

“Choosing Gal Gadot as the guest of honor for the 42nd edition is natural and self-evident,” said the festival organizers.

JUNE 8, 2025ByDAVID BRINN

Israeli feature film ‘Dead Language’ to compete at the Tribeca Film Festival

The new film by an Israeli directing duo has been chosen to compete in the Viewpoints section of the festival.

MAY 26, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

'Bad Shabbos' brings a load of good laughs and Jewish comedy – review

'Bad Shabbos' will definitely offend some people, but it will leave many others laughing with its Jewish comedy.

MAY 24, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Docaviv Film Festival looks at the truth behind the turmoil

The 27th Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival will present films that look deeply at the current situation, as well as movies on a diverse range of subjects.

MAY 21, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN