Movie
French directors Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache return with 'Just An Illusion' -review
They specialize in movies that keep audiences entertained from start to finish, but are also genuinely moving, as well as very funny.
Theater manager who added ‘the Jews’ to ‘Odyssey’ marquee calls antisemitism ‘exaggerated’
'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival
Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival
‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review
Hamnet, which just opened in theaters around Israel, is a movie about William Shakespeare’s family that really wants to be about something else.
Once Upon a Mattress proves fairy tales are funnier when turned upside down
Fairy-tale expectations are flipped in this witty, high-energy staging of Once Upon a Mattress.
The Secret Agent, a gripping and gory film from Brazil, premieres in Israel
An opening title says that the film takes place in Brazil in 1977, during “a time of great mischief,” which turns out to be a playful understatement.
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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."
Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
