Israeli movie
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.
Why the '1948' documentary is controversial and honoring Redford
Israeli feature film ‘Dead Language’ to compete at the Tribeca Film Festival
Funny fables from the underworld in ‘Jaffa Stories’ - review
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.
Protests disrupt screening of Israeli film in Toronto
As the protesters were led out, the audience broke into a chant of, “Bring them home!” a call for Hamas to release the approximately one hundred hostages it is still holding in Gaza.
Actress Carol Kane gets bat mitzvah in new film ‘Between the Temples’
Carol Kane stars in Between the Temples, a touching film about connection and transformation, exploring deep relationships and featuring a unique Israeli soundtrack.
New film ‘Kissufim’ brings a dose of war realities to light
The movie dramatizes this period of uneasy coexistence; that while the young volunteers want everything to be easy and joyful, the threat of terrorism is ever-present.
‘Rabbi Capoeira’: A movie mixing ultra-Orthodox and martial arts - review
The film is showing throughout July and August at theaters in the Lev Cinemas chain and other venues around the country.
Israeli creativity in the limelight with this year's Jerusalem Film Festival lineup
The films illustrate the diversity and professionalism of the Israeli film industry and show that even in a time of war and tragedy, Israeli creators continue to work.
‘Hemda’: Shemi Zarhin's film collapses under the weight of a busy plot - review
Usually, whether I like a movie or not, I can understand why the director wanted to make it, but here the reasoning eluded me.
'Farewell Column' tells a sadly relevant story
Farewell Column, set about three years ago, tells the story of Karmi, a political columnist who has offended some very thuggish people with a column criticizing the Netanyahu government.
Eitan Green on the making of ‘My Daughter My Love’
The idea for the film was on his mind for several years before he made it, now Green feels that its as good a time as any to release this character-driven dramatic story.
Sundance Film Festival takes on a Jewish theme
Several Sundance panels focused on Jewish and Israeli issues, as well as events held in response to the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the Israel-Gaza war.
The Von Erich wrestling brothers, subjects of upcoming film ‘The Iron Claw,’ huge in Israel
The Von Erichs aren’t just legends in the Lone Star state. At one time they were a super heavyweight-sized deal in the Jewish state as well.