Film festival

At Cannes, a juror claims anti-Israel activists face blacklisting

While there was no official boycott or blacklisting of Israelis this year, Israeli films were not part of the festival.

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Workers install the official 2026 festival poster, featuring an image of Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in "Thelma & Louise", during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 10, 2026 in Cannes, France.
BRIGITTE BARDOT in ‘...And God Created Woman.’

French Film Festival returns to Israel with Huppert, Bardot tributes

Screenings will take place at venues in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Herzliya, Sderot, and Holon, as well as at the Anis Cultural Center in Jaffa, and other locations.

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Amelie Bonnin and Juliette Armanet attend the "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2025 in Cannes, France.

‘Leave One Day’: Low-key musical about French chef - review

"Leave One Day," the feature film directorial debut of Amelie Bonnin, includes characters who express their thoughts in a nice, low-key way.

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"What is to Come."

Two Israeli films selected for Tribeca Festival

Ruthy Pribar’s new feature, "What Is to Come," has been selected for the international competition, while also heading to Tribeca is Gidi Dar and Shuli Rand's film, "Moishe Badhan."

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The Cairo International Film Festival spreads anti-Israel sentiments and incitement - opinion

In the presence of many prominent artists, last year’s festival was postponed in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByMOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA
The Hanging Church in Cairo.

Highlights of the Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival from heroines to humor

Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival showcases Israeli and global women’s stories this December.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
Among the films at the Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival are "The Persian Version.'

‘Goldman Case’: A true story of French Jewish radical whose murder trial still cloaked in mystery

The movie recently made its US debut in New York City and Los Angeles and is now opening in theaters across the country.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
Arthur Harari (right) as attorney Georges Kiejman in "The Goldman Case."

Tel Aviv Spirit Festival explores mindfulness, resilience, and healing from trauma

Spirit Film Festival brings films on resilience, spirituality, and healing to Tel Aviv.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
‘Shambhala’ will among the films screened at the Spirit Film Festival.

Arava Film Festival: World cinema in the Negev

The festival will bring award-winning films and restored classics to an open-air setting at the stunning Ashush Natural Reserve.

OCTOBER 20, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
‘I’M STILL HERE’ will open the Arava International Film Festival.

Haifa film festival postponed till December

Last year’s festival was set to end on the evening of October 7, but it was canceled in the morning when the war broke out.

OCTOBER 8, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
Haifa Film Festival.

Israeli animation film won first place at International Film Festival

The Israeli short film, directed by Dovi Keich, won Best Animation for Children at the Girona International Film Festival.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Alone in the Corner

Come Closer: A tale of love, loss, and redemption - review

Tom Nesher’s directorial debut follows Eden's emotional journey after her brother’s tragic death, blending beauty with heartache.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE from Tom Nesher’s ‘Come Closer.’

Haifa International Film Festival announces Israeli lineup 

The Haifa Film Festival marks its 40th year with a new Israeli Cinema Competition, merging dramas and documentaries.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE from ‘The Property.’

Woke Jews are sacrificing their own at the altar of wokeness - opinion

Prominent Jewish figures, like filmmaker Sarah Friedland, must question whether their privileged positions shield them from the harsh realities faced by other Jews

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByDAVID CHRISTOPHER KAUFMAN
SARAH FRIEDLAND poses with awards she won at the Venice Film Festival, last Saturday. ‘I often think of house slaves and field slaves when I see Jews such as filmmaker Friedland,’ the writer maintains.