Film

Once Upon a Mattress proves fairy tales are funnier when turned upside down

Fairy-tale expectations are flipped in this witty, high-energy staging of Once Upon a Mattress.

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByYAEL UNTERMAN

The Secret Agent, a gripping and gory film from Brazil, premieres in Israel

An opening title says that the film takes place in Brazil in 1977, during “a time of great mischief,” which turns out to be a playful understatement.

JANUARY 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

PORTRAIT OF Aaron Sapiro, the Jewish lawyer who sued Henry Ford.

Jewish lawyer who sued Henry Ford for libel remembered in new documentary

Sapiro v. Ford will be shown on January 21 and 28 at the New York Jewish Film Festival and will be shown in Israel at a date to be announced.

JANUARY 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Nabat has her face painted in the colors of the Iranian flag during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Madrid, Spain January 17, 2026.

Eight hundred film industry professionals denounce Iranian government’s mass killings

The statement read, in part, “We, with anger, grief, and a deep sense of moral responsibility, condemn the crimes committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran against protesting civilians."

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Finding meaning in ‘Wisdom of Happiness’ - review

A new documentary highlights the Dalai Lama’s call for science to explore the human mind, compassion, and emotions alongside the physical brain.

AUGUST 31, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

The Dalai Lama with his mother, who was his teacher of compassion

Tamam’s triumph, tech unicorns: What to watch in Israel this weekend

The series isn’t only about the successes. It’s also about how the influx of hi-tech money has changed Israel, creating a disconnect between the 1% of tech billionaires and the rest of us.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

'Schindler’s List' Israeli actor Rami Heuberger dies at 61

Rami Heuberger was a prolific actor who appeared on stage, screen, and television. He passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.

AUGUST 28, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Rami Heuberger, Israeli actor and director, who passed away on August 28, 2025.

Noé Debré on making his own style of French-Jewish cinema

Debré, one of the most successful writer/directors in France, has gone all in on embracing his French-Jewish identity.

AUGUST 26, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

NOÉ DEBRÉ, one of the guests of honor at the 27th Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival.

Sam Spiegel International Film Lab to hold pitching event at Venice Film Festival

This is the first time since its establishment 13 years ago that Sam Spiegel's International Film Lab will hold its annual pitching event as part of the Venice Film Festival.

AUGUST 25, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN