Israeli films

Sam Spiegel Film Lab to take part in Venice Film Festival, will present 10 projects

The Venice International Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world, and Israeli films have been embraced there with enthusiasm in the past.

Mor Eldar (left), the director of the Sam Spiegel International Film and Series Labs, and Dana Blankstein Cohen, the CEO and executive director of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School.
SHALOM MICHAELSHWILLI in ‘Our Loves.'

Renowned Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher's new film to open Haifa International Film Festival

‘JURASSIC PARK’

What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics

Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Jerusalem Film Festival draws 70,000 despite boycott campaign targeting Israeli cinema


Israeli film 'When the Smoke Clears' available on Amazon Prime

Even though they have gone through the bleakest period in their lives, they are able to stay optimistic and positive by perceiving themselves as heroes, both on and off the front line.

When the Smoke Clears: A Story of Brotherhood, Resilience and Hope

Docaviv, Tel Aviv international film festival celebrates 21

The winners of the Israeli, International and Short Film competitions at Docaviv will be eligible to compete for the Best Documentary Feature/Short at the Oscars.

PETER JACKSON’S ‘THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD’

Thirty-three Israeli films for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

Israeli Film Day is an initiative of the Culture and Sport Ministry and the Film Industry Association.

Cinema City Jerusalem

Thirty-three Israeli films to be shown for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

The films will include Israeli movies that have premiered this year, as well as movies that have not yet been released.

Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Avi Nesher’s ‘The Other Story’ will open the Haifa Film Festival

This will be the first time that in more than a decade that an Israeli movie has opened the Haifa festival.

Avi Nesher's 'The Other Story'

‘Cakemaker’ takes top prize at Jewish film festival in Germany

Israel was a key component of the festival.

‘THE CAKEMAKER’

Keeping the faith at the Jerusalem film festival opening

The Jerusalem Film Festival will run through August 5 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and other theaters throughout the city.

Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Sony buys film script from Israeli

The director is being sought for a romantic comedy written by Savion Einstein.

Sony Pictures Studio is seen in Culver City, California, 2018.

Cinema that reflects reality

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, noted film buffs hosted filmmakers from Jerusalem's Ma'aleh School of Film.

President Rivlin and his wife Nechama greet Israelis in his Jerusalem Sukka.

Israeli Film Festival in Paris attracts record audiences

During the week, most of the more than 35 screenings played to full houses or close to it, the highest attendance record to date for this festival.

A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’