Israeli movies

Rewind history to the Gulf War with these Israeli classics

TV Time: The Israel Film Archive has a wealth of clips going back over a century, including home movies, footage of weddings, nature scenes, inventions, fashion shows, folk dances, and movies, etc.

MARCH 20, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

MARY, THE plain yet intellectually savvy Bennet sister, is the main character in ‘The Other Bennet Sister.’

Tom Nesher wins the Ophir Award for Best Director for ‘Come Closer’ in 2024.

How Israeli women dominate the 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

FEBRUARY 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner at Jerusalem Sessions on Monday.

‘Under siege’: Creators describe rising antisemitism in Hollywood

Jewish creators behind Mad Men and The Americans describe the growing antisemitism that young artists face.

DECEMBER 10, 2025|ByHANNAH BROWN

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

Tovah Feldshuh reflects on portraying Golda Meir as her filmed performance reaches Israel and global audiences amid rising antisemitism.

DECEMBER 7, 2025|ByHANNAH BROWN

Time travel movies to see at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque's new program, Déjà Vu, is featuring time travel movies that provide a fun escape from our 2022 reality.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN

CLASSICS LIKE ‘Groundhog Day’ (1992) and ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995) are part of the Déjà Vu program at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

'Camp Confidential', a film by Israeli directors, makes Oscar shortlist

Being on the shortlist of 15 films means that an Israeli movie may become one of the five Oscar nominees in its category.

DECEMBER 22, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

The man who put Israeli movies on the map

Moshe Edery’s magic carpet ride from Tangier to Dimona to Cinema City is the story of how Israeli movies were brought to the world.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

DIRECTOR JOSEPH CEDAR (LEFT) talks with Moshe Edery, one of the producers of the Israeli film ‘Footnote,’ in Beverly Hills.

Israeli tween movie 'Full Speed' enters cinemas despite COVID-19 setbacks

Full Speed tells the story of a group of skilled teenage drivers and riders from an Israeli program who compete against one another on both motorcycles and racing cars.

AUGUST 12, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

THE STARS of ‘Full Speed’ (from left): Avraham Arenson, Shira Levi, Kevin Rubin and Kobi Mahat.

Cannes lineup announced, and Israeli films will take part

Cannes usually takes place in early May, but last year it was postponed and eventually cancelled

JUNE 3, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

Movie theater chains set to open on May 27

Over 14 months since they closed their doors, movie theaters plan to admit those who have been vaccinated and have a green passport and to limit entry by the unvaccinated to just 50 per auditorium.

MAY 21, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

CINEMA CITY in Jerusalem. Will it once again be filled with movie-goers?

Jerusalem Cinematheque to hold online event

Additionally the Israeli Academy of Film and Television announced that it will be accepting submissions for the Ophir Awards until June 11 in all categories.

JUNE 9, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN