Film israel
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.
World’s first AI screenwriting course launches at an Israeli film school
'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review
Israeli film industry in turmoil as Culture Ministry awards ignite backlash
Jewish producer Lawrence Bender talks antisemitism in films and Red Alert - interview
'[Red Alert] was about bearing witness, not persuasion,' Lawrence said. 'To get to peace, to get the hostages back, people first have to acknowledge the truth about what happened that day.'
Winner of Ophir Award, 'Come closer' opens in the US
Come Closer, a riveting story of love and loss, opened in NY on December 5 and will be shown in LA and other cities from December 12.
Movie premieres under the stars at Arava film festival
The 14th Arava International Film Festival will run November 12-22, offering Israeli premieres of several distinctive films.
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.
Amsterdam film fest to exclude Israeli state-funded submission
IDFA is rejecting Israeli state-funded films and organizations like DocAviv, citing ties to a government that violates human rights. Israeli professionals call the move a blow to artistic freedom.
'Tropicana': A well-made, dark exploration of Israeli families and repression - review
The movie stars Irit Sheleg as a joyless supermarket cashier who gets sucked into her coworker's (Regina Spector's) sexual life.
'Hooligans,' 'The Bear,' 'Snow White': What to watch in (or out of) the shelter
Wonder, new series with Noa Kirel will be released June 26 on Yes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
