Film israel

The Sea: Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s film explores West Bank struggles, wins Ophir Awards - interview

The New York Jewish Week spoke to Shai Carmeli-Pollak about his new film, The Sea, which won five Ophir Awards, and will be Israel's submission to the Oscars.

Muhammad Gazawi as Khaled in 'The Sea,' premiering at the Other Israel Film Festival on November 6, 2025.
 STILL FROM ‘Chanshi’: Aleeza Chanowitz alongside her on-screen father, played by Henry Winkler.

Amsterdam film fest to exclude Israeli state-funded submission

IRIT SHELEG in ‘Tropicana.’

'Tropicana': A well-made, dark exploration of Israeli families and repression - review

 BEN SULTAN in ‘Hooligans.’

'Hooligans,' 'The Bear,' 'Snow White': What to watch in (or out of) the shelter


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.’

Eran Riklis speaks on adapting 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' to the big screen - interview

The movie is now playing in theaters around Israel and opened to rave reviews in Italy and France a few months ago. 

 ERAN RIKLIS and Golshifteh Farahani on the set of ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran.’

Cinematheque marks 50 years with 'Gone with the Wind' exhibit

The Jerusalem Cinematheque will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an exhibition of restored sketches and designs from 'Gone with the Wind', opening April 1 with a film screening.

 A SKETCH FOR Scarlett O’Hara’s New Orleans gown worn in ‘Gone With the Wind.’

Israeli theaters to screen major films for NIS 10 on Cinema Day

Israeli Cinema Day offers NIS 10 tickets for top films across the country.

 A SCENE FROM Anat Maltz’s ‘Real Estate: A Love Story.’

In No Other Land, the villain is always Israel - opinion

The jubilant roar of the Oscar crowd after No Other Land won Best Documentary wasn’t just applause – it was an overt declaration that Israel is the villain.

 Israeli director Yuval Abraham (l) and Palestinian director Basel Adra speak on stage after having received the documentary award for "No Other Land" during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival, Feb. 24, 2024 in Berlin.

‘Kafka’s Last Trial’ doc. tells the story of a literary legal battle 

It’s fitting that this movie is being released now, just after the centenary of Kafka’s death was marked, and as an exhibit is running at the National Library of Israel.

 A SHOT from ‘Kafka’s Last Trial,’ being screened Saturday night.

Berlin International Film Festival to screen doc on hostage David Cunio

David’s brother Ariel Cunio was also taken hostage, along with his girlfriend, Arbel Yehoud, and they are still being held. David is not on the list of hostages to be released in the current deal.

 THE CUNIO brothers from ‘Letter to David.’

'Souleymane’s Story': A glance into the life of an African worker in Paris - film review

The new film paints a haunting portrait of one face behind all the headlines about immigration.

 ABOU SANGARE in ‘Souleymane’s Story.’

From Rahat to the silver screen: Yousef Abo Madegem breaks barriers with debut film 'Eid'

Yousef Abo Madegem is the first Bedouin director to make a feature film.

 DIRECTOR YOUSEF Abo Madegem, right, with the star of  ‘Eid,’ Shadi Mar’i .

Grief, romance, and poignant rediscovery in 'The Property'

In "The Property," grief, romance, and unexpected revelations unfold as a family seeks to reclaim its past in Warsaw.

 A SCENE FROM ‘The Property.’

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.

Among the films at the Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival are "The Persian Version.'