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Jerusalem highlights: February 20-26

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Red Tent’ exhibition of works by Michal Tamir  (see Saturday).
AUL MCCARTNEY is the executive producer of a new documentary chronicling his first steps after The Beatles broke up.

Paul McCartney's 'Man on the Run' documentary brings viewers back to the 1970s - review

Tricia Tuttle, director of the Berlinale.

Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle defends jury for refusing to condemn Israel for ‘genocide’

Actor Robert Duvall arrives for the world premiere of Widows at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 8, 2018.

Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95


Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton, one of the most distinctive and endearing American actresses of all time, will be honored in showings of her most beloved films at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

DIANE KEATON as Annie Paradis in the iconic ‘First Wives Club.’

Iran's leading filmmakers express fear for protesters in anti-regime statement

“We are deeply concerned for the lives of our fellow citizens, our families, and our colleagues and friends who, under these circumstances, have been left defenseless,” said Iranian filmmakers.

Mohammad Rasoulof, the director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig, who issued a statement with Jafar Panahi, who directed It Was Just an Accident, expressing concern for the Iranian protesters.

Gal Gadot to star in an adaptation of Janet Evanovich’s 'The Recovery Agent' series

Gadot and her husband, Jaron Varsano, will be among the producers of the film through their Pilot Wave production company.

Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.

The best of 2025 in Israeli and international cinema

The following lists – which are in no particular order – feature movies that played in theatres in Israel, or that were in several film festivals and then shown on local television.

A PALESTINIAN boy dreams of visiting the seashore in ‘The Sea.’

'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review

“It touched something in people who saw it, even outside of Israel,” said Netalie Braun, director of the movie 'Oxygen.' “I really hope that it will spark discussion."

DANA IVGY and Ben Sultan in ‘Oxygen.’

Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1

What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?

Zion Movie Theater

Israeli American director, screenwriter Amos Poe dies at 76 after battle with cancer

Emily Poe, his daughter, wrote on Facebook: “We said goodbye today to Amos Poe and the world will never be the same."

Filmmaker Amos Poe attends the "Empire II" premiere during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on May 2, 2008 in New York City.

Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

Amanda Seyfried portrays Ann Lee, the 18th-century Shaker movement leader, in The Testament of Ann Lee, exploring her vision of equality and communal living.

Amanda Seyfried attends the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California, October 18, 2025; illustrative.

Remembering how Rob Reiner shaped modern cinema, through career-defining films and lines

As the tributes have poured in following his death, many who knew him have commented on how nice Rob Reiner was, what a mensch he was, and you can see that in the characters he created. 

ROB REINER on the set of ‘The Princess Bride.’

'Butcher’s Stain' lands Oscars shortlist as Israel shut out of international feature race

Butcher’s Stain is about Samir (Omar Sameer Mahamid), an Arab Israeli working in a supermarket in Tel Aviv, who is accused of tearing down hostage posters in the break room.

 An Oscar statue is seen on stage after the 82nd annual Academy Awards nomination announcements in Beverly Hills February 2, 2010.