Israeli film

‘Hager (Land),’ an epic story of Ethiopian immigrants, wins Best Israeli Film at Haifa fest

Beru’s film tells the story of Ethiopian Jews facing a dangerous journey to Israel against a backdrop of political upheaval and violence.

FROM LEFT: ‘Hager (Land)’ director Shmuel Beru, Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, producer Nurit Negisa Beru, and costume designer Elmalem Maspen.
Keith Bennie (left), vice president of public programming and audience engagement at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Avi Nesher following the screening of Our Loves.

A moment of Israeli pride: Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ gets standing ovations in Toronto

Graffiti depicting Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the directors of the documentary film NAZA, and the word "traitors" in Hebrew, on a wall in Ashdod Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Over 40 Israeli organizations sign joint statement in solidarity with NAZA filmmakers

Smoke rises following an Israeli military strike in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip, October 6, 2025.

'Why didn't you broadcast it': 'NAZA' co-director claims Israel did not cover Gaza civilian deaths


High security at Toronto film festival as Israeli film screens

Security was stringent on Wednesday in anticipation of the screening of the October 7-related documentary 'The Road Between Us.'

Cameron Bailey speaks on behalf of Toronto International Film Festival, 2025 Inductees, Arts and Entertainment during the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

Olivia Coleman, Ilana Glazer, Wallace Shawn, among stars pledging to boycott Israeli film industry

Hollywood A-listers pledged to not screen films or work with Israeli film institutions…that are "implicated in genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians.

Actor Wallace Shawn participates in a demonstration to support Gaza outside the White House on October 16, 2023 in Washington, DC. Members of the Jewish Voice for Peace and the IfNotNow movement staged a demonstration to call for a cease of fire in the Middle East.

Israeli film, ‘Butcher’s Stain’, wins a Student Academy Award

The awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and 15 student films from around the world were selected as semifinalists in four categories.

Israelis enjoy an open-air movie screening under the stars at the Sam Spiegel School for Film and Television in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025.

The Israeli movies you won’t see abroad: Films from Israel that aren't shown in other countries

The Venice Film Festival began last week, and the Toronto International Film Festival opened yesterday - only two full-length movies and one short film from Israel will be shown at them this year.

HANNA BIRAKH, Aseel Farhat, Elisha Banai, and Jade Daiches Weeks in ‘Bella,’ a comedy about a rare dove by Jamal Khalaile and Zohar Shachar.

Charles Aznavour’s talent is celebrated in biopic

'Monsieur Aznavour,' directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade, opens throughout Israel on Thursday.

TAHAR RAHIM portrays legendary French singer Charles Aznavour in ‘Monsieur Aznavour.’

'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.

IRIT SHELEG in ‘Tropicana.’

Two Israeli films nominated for student Oscars

'Alon, My Brother the Hero' and 'Butcher’s Stain'

YONATAN SHAMRIZ, Alon’s brother, at the Supreme Court last year, petioning for Alon to be recognized as a fallen soldier.

Gal Gadot voices hope for the hostages, end of the war at Jerusalem Film Festival opening

Lawrence Bender, the producer of such Oscar-winning movies as Pulp Fiction and Good Will Hunting, also received an award honoring his contributions to cinema.

 Gal Gadot and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion open the 2025 Jerusalem Film Festival.

Ron Leshem, Israeli-American who brought Euphoria and Bad Boy to life, takes stock of his life

The screenwriter/producer/novelist talks to The Jerusalem Post about his success in a medium where 'failure is the default.'

Guy Manster stars as the memorable hero of Ron Leshem's "Bad Boy."

Gal Gadot, Pulp Fiction producer to be honored at Jerusalem Film Festival

“Choosing Gal Gadot as the guest of honor for the 42nd edition is natural and self-evident,” said the festival organizers.

 A PAST Jerusalem Film Festival.