Israeli movies

Israeli women dominate film industry in ways Hollywood still can't

While Israeli filmmakers face pressure abroad, women have emerged at the center of the industry, bringing new voices and perspectives into focus

Tom Nesher wins the Ophir Award for Best Director for ‘Come Closer’ in 2024.
‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner at Jerusalem Sessions on Monday.

‘Under siege’: Creators describe rising antisemitism in Hollywood

Tovah Feldshuh: My job as an actor is always to be in my character’s corner.

Tovah Feldshuh on portraying Golda Meir, rising antisemitism, and renewed relevance - interview

Lia Elalouf in Tom Nesher's Come Closer.

Tom Nesher’s Ophir Award-winning and Israeli Oscars selection, 'Come Closer,' to open in US


‘Stay Forte’ tells the human story behind the Gaza hostage escape - review

Stay Forte, which was made using classic prison-break movie tropes, manages to keep some suspense throughout, and the drama is not so much about what they did but how they managed to do it. 

TOMER MACHLOOF, Shahar Tavoch, and Wael Hamdun in ‘Stay Forte.’

TV Time: Diane Keaton delights for the ages and ‘Families Project’ spotlights Israel diversity

What to watch this weekend, from Diane Keaton classics to a Kan series that features Israel's diversity like never before.

A scene from "Families Project."

New series by Hagai Levi, ‘Etty,’ to open at Cinema South Film Festival 

“I think this story is deeply relevant to the events that have taken place, and continue to take place, in southern Israel. I hope it may offer viewers some inspiration and comfort.”

A SHOT from Haggai Levy’s ‘Etty.’

Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ wins People’s Choice award in Toronto

TIFF organizers first invited Avrich’s film for the festival, and then disinvited it, only to then reinstate the film after an outcry from the Canadian Jewish community.

(L-R): Barry Avrich, Gali Mir-Tibon, Noam Tibon, and Mark Selby attend the premiere of ‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall last week.

Charles Aznavour’s talent is celebrated in biopic

'Monsieur Aznavour,' directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade, opens throughout Israel on Thursday.

TAHAR RAHIM portrays legendary French singer Charles Aznavour in ‘Monsieur Aznavour.’

Two Israeli films nominated for student Oscars

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

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

Diverse lineup of Israeli movies had premieres at this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival

Like last year, the directors were mostly women, many of whom focused on strong female characters in movies that will have a universal appeal.

‘BELLA’

The story of a hostage family and the words behind the thrills in Jaws

TV REVIEW: Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

Holding Liat.

'Hooligans,' 'The Bear,' 'Snow White': What to watch in (or out of) the shelter

Wonder, new series with Noa Kirel will be released June 26 on Yes.

 BEN SULTAN in ‘Hooligans.’

Tribeca festival to feature films of Israeli and Jewish interest

The sole Israeli feature film in the festival is Dead Language by Michal Brezis and Oded Binnun, an expanded version of their Oscar-nominated short.

 A SCENE from 'Holding Liat'