Film festival
A moment of Israeli pride: Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ gets standing ovations in Toronto
Nesher describes his film as the story of “six people who thought they were having the worst day of their lives on October 6, 2023,” and follows them through the Hamas massacre on October 7.
Zamir instructs MAG to open investigation into NAZA film, IDF seeks Shin Bet support in probe
Israeli documentary NAZA wins Venice Jury Prize, challenges IDF Gaza civilian death claims
Anti-Zionist actor Susan Sarandon claims she's losing roles over support for Palestine
'Letter to David', about hostage David Cunio, to be shown in Tel Aviv
Letter to David is a moving documentary about David Cunio, who was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his family by Hamas on October 7.
Italian film industry figures call for Venice Film Festival to support Palestinians
The letter called on the Venice Film Festival “to be more courageous and clear in condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza."
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.
TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'
Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.
National Library’s Docu.Text Festival marks 10 years
Many screenings will be followed by conversations and meetings with filmmakers, as well as performances related to the films, group meditation, and even folk dancing.
Hagai Levi’s new series ‘Etty’ to premiere at Venice International Film Festival
'Etty' is based on the tragic story of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish woman who was murdered in Auschwitz at age 29.
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.
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.
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.
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.
