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

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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


‘Day Trippers’ actress Naama Amit talks to 'Post' on making of movie

It’s a story that brings to mind movies about strangers connecting, such as Lost in Translation and Before Sunrise, which Veronica “Roni” Kedar has said were among her inspirations for Day Trippers.

 NELL BARLOW (left) and Naama Amit in ‘Day Trippers.’

Israeli film pioneer and legend: Renen Schorr-Heller dies at 72

Schorr-Heller, who ran JSFS for 30 years, was a legend in the Israeli film world and raised the school to a level of excellence that was recognized around the world.

 RENEN SCHORR-HELLER

Oscar-nominated Palestinian-Israeli doc. comes to theaters despite US distribution hurdles

'No Other Land,' co-directed by an Israeli-Palestinian filmmaking collective, received an Oscar nomination for best documentary.

 Israeli director Yuval Abraham (l) and Palestinian director Basel Adra speak on stage after having received the documentary award for "No Other Land" during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival, Feb. 24, 2024 in Berlin.

Post-trauma, then and now: Erez Tadmor's 'Soda' explores Holocaust survivors' stories

Tadmor is an extremely prolific and versatile filmmaker who released a drama film about a shelter for orphans in south Tel Aviv.

 LIOR RAZ and Rotem Sela in Erez Tadmor’s ‘Soda.’

The challenge for Jewish and Israeli film festivals in the movie industry

One thing is certain: Audiences are eager to see these diverse stories of Jewish life from Israel and around the world.

A SCENE FROM ‘The Other’ by Joy Sela, which opened the Other Israel Film Festival.

40th Haifa film festival features global hits and Israeli cinema highlights

Haifa Film Festival returns with global hits, festive events, and Israeli cinema, opening December 31.

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Nir Bergman wins best director at Tallinn for 'Pink Lady', pleads to release the hostages

Nir Bergman wins at Tallinn for 'Pink Lady,' with heartfelt plea for hostages and an end to the ongoing war.

 Director Nir Bergman (left) with screenwriter Mindi Erlich at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

'Matchmaking 2': Director Erez Tadmor explains the timing behind the haredi comedy sequel

While some haredim gave the filmmakers a hard time initially when they started shooting the film, the first movie won hearts and minds in that community.

 EREZ TADMOR: Both of the movies aren’t vulgar, they’re modest, you don’t see men and women touching, there isn’t cursing.

Israeli coming-of-age story ‘Sweet Mud’ heads to Netflix

The story’s primary focus is 12-year-old Dvir and his mother, Miri, who loves him but struggles to function, and who is considered an annoyance by most of the kibbutz members.

 A SCENE from Dror Shaul’s ‘Sweet Mud.’

Amos Gitai denounces boycott call at Venice Film Festival - feature

International filmmakers called for the Venice Film Festival to boycott two Israeli films, claiming they "artwash" Israeli actions, despite controversy the films remained in the program.

 ISRAELI FILMMAKER Amos Gitai.