Israeli films

Renowned Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher's new film to open Haifa International Film Festival

The movie explores the lives of seven characters whose personal crises are overshadowed by October 7, forcing them into a desperate fight for survival and to confront buried truths.

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SHALOM MICHAELSHWILLI in ‘Our Loves.'
‘JURASSIC PARK’

What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics

TV TIME: This summer’s watchlist includes "Operation Thunderbolt," "Turn Left at the End of the World," dinosaur blockbusters, a grittier "Little House" reboot, and classic musicals.

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Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Jerusalem Film Festival draws 70,000 despite boycott campaign targeting Israeli cinema

The Jerusalem Film Festival attracted 70,000 people this year after Film Workers for Palestine launched a pledge naming it as an Israeli institution that it would refuse to work with.

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AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshvili and Magi Azarzar in Our Loves.

FOX Entertainment Studios, Access Entertainment sign on to Avi Nesher’s 'Our Lives'

Inspired by true events, Nesher’s film is an emotionally gripping story about the enduring strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of love in the face of the horror of October 7.

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Docaviv, Tel Aviv international film festival celebrates 21

The winners of the Israeli, International and Short Film competitions at Docaviv will be eligible to compete for the Best Documentary Feature/Short at the Oscars.

MAY 2, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
PETER JACKSON’S ‘THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD’

Thirty-three Israeli films for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

Israeli Film Day is an initiative of the Culture and Sport Ministry and the Film Industry Association.

OCTOBER 14, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Cinema City Jerusalem

Thirty-three Israeli films to be shown for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

The films will include Israeli movies that have premiered this year, as well as movies that have not yet been released.

OCTOBER 13, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Avi Nesher’s ‘The Other Story’ will open the Haifa Film Festival

This will be the first time that in more than a decade that an Israeli movie has opened the Haifa festival.

AUGUST 21, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Avi Nesher's 'The Other Story'

‘Cakemaker’ takes top prize at Jewish film festival in Germany

Israel was a key component of the festival.

AUGUST 12, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE CAKEMAKER’

Keeping the faith at the Jerusalem film festival opening

The Jerusalem Film Festival will run through August 5 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and other theaters throughout the city.

JULY 29, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018

Sony buys film script from Israeli

The director is being sought for a romantic comedy written by Savion Einstein.

JULY 22, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Sony Pictures Studio is seen in Culver City, California, 2018.

Cinema that reflects reality

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, noted film buffs hosted filmmakers from Jerusalem's Ma'aleh School of Film.

MAY 24, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Rivlin and his wife Nechama greet Israelis in his Jerusalem Sukka.

Israeli Film Festival in Paris attracts record audiences

During the week, most of the more than 35 screenings played to full houses or close to it, the highest attendance record to date for this festival.

MARCH 29, 2018ByBRETT KLINE/GLOBES
A SCENE from Samuel Maoz’s critically acclaimed ‘Foxtrot.’

Israeli films to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Several Israeli features will make their debut at the famed festival.

MARCH 13, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Film camera (illustrative)