Film festival

TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.

CEO of Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey arrives at the world premiere of "The Swimmers" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 8, 2022.
Cameron Bailey speaks on behalf of Toronto International Film Festival, 2025 Inductees, Arts and Entertainment during the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'

ADA SERENI, the only woman to command Haganah aliya operations in Italy, is the subject of the movie, ‘Ada Sereni: The Lady in the Black Dress.’

National Library’s Docu.Text Festival marks 10 years

JULIA WINDISCHBAUER stars in the new series ‘Etty’ from Hagai Levy.

Hagai Levi’s new series ‘Etty’ to premiere at Venice International Film Festival


Jerusalem Film Festival 2025: international films, prizewinners, and must-see titles

From Michel Franco's Dreams starring Jessica Chastain to new works from the Dardenne brothers and Sergei Loznitsa, the Jerusalem Film Festival's 2025 edition showcases the best of global cinema.

 ‘THE PASSENGER,’ with Jack Nicholson and Maria Schneider, will be screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival this month.

New doc tells story of Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel

An Elie Wiesel documentary presents a compelling portrait of a Holocaust survivor who bore witness.

 IMAGES FROM the documentary ‘Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire.’

Israeli feature film ‘Dead Language’ to compete at the Tribeca Film Festival

The new film by an Israeli directing duo has been chosen to compete in the Viewpoints section of the festival.

 A SCENE from ‘Dead Language.’

French police investigate possible arson following Cannes blackout

"We are looking into the likelihood of a fire being started deliberately," said a spokesperson for the French national gendarmerie, adding that no arrests had been made at this stage.

 Cooks bring out the food from the Carlton Hotel Beach Club on the Croisette following a major electricity outage, during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, May 24, 2025.

Freed hostage Mia Schem's hostage ribbon confiscated at Cannes Film Festival

Schem was invited by the Cannes Jewish community to help spread awareness for the hostages.

 Mia Schem on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival

Docaviv Film Festival looks at the truth behind the turmoil

The 27th Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival will present films that look deeply at the current situation, as well as movies on a diverse range of subjects.

 Docaviv features: ‘One to One: John and Yoko.’

Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon among celebrities targeting Israel ahead of Cannes in letter

The letter makes no mention of October 7, 2023, that began the war, nor the Palestinian activists who were killed while standing up to Hamas.

 WORKERS INSTALL the red carpet before the opening ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival yesterday.

Nadav Lapid’s new film to be shown at Cannes

The film is reportedly set in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which led to the outbreak of the current war in Gaza.

 Nadav Lapid's movie, Synonyms, won the Golden Bear Award at the 2019 Berlinale.

The new 'Three Musketeers' film gets down and dirty - review

The movie is enjoyable, filled with swashbuckling and banter, and concentrates on presenting the 1600s with realistic grit and filth.

 FRANCOIS CIVIL in ‘The Three Musketeers: Part I – D’Artagnan.’

'Letter to David' documentary takes a look at Gaza hostage behind the headlines

Letter to David comes at the story of David and his family from a different and highly cinematic angle, compared to a traditional documentary.

 ‘LETTER TO DAVID,’ a documentary about David Cunio, one of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Iranian thriller merges politics and suspense - review

Mohammad Rasoulof's riveting film follows a Revolutionary Court judge's family caught in Iran's 2022 protests, delivering Hitchcockian tension alongside powerful social commentary.

 A SCENE from ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig.’