Movie

Disengagement and documentaries: What to watch in Israel this weekend

New shows to look out for include 'Disengagement' and 'Outrageous,' plus the new season of 'Only Murders in the Building.'

|ByHANNAH BROWN
‘BOGART: LIFE Comes in Flashes.’
FROM LEFT, Ben Bachar, the film’s director, with actors Shalom Michaelshwilli and Avi Israelof, producer Moshe Edery, and actors Tzion Baruch and Emma Medding, as they toast ‘Saving Shuli-San’s millionth ticket sale.

How an Israeli kidnapping comedy sold a million tickets

Saving Shuli-San was set for a June release, but the war with Iran made United King Films, the movie’s distributor, postpone the much-awaited film.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Donald and Abdul

Jerusalem highlights: August 15-21

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

|ByHAGAY HACOHEN
CEO of Toronto International Film Festival Cameron Bailey arrives at the world premiere of "The Swimmers" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 8, 2022.

TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

National Library’s Docu.Text Festival marks 10 years

Many screenings will be followed by conversations and meetings with filmmakers, as well as performances related to the films, group meditation, and even folk dancing.

AUGUST 10, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
ADA SERENI, the only woman to command Haganah aliya operations in Italy, is the subject of the movie, ‘Ada Sereni: The Lady in the Black Dress.’

‘Sweetie’s Party’ skewers the Knesset, and a Son of Sam series with a twist

New shows to look out for include 'Sweetie's Party' and 'The Son of Sam Tapes,' plus the movie 'The Amateur.'

AUGUST 7, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ pokes fun at politics in the digital age.

Sam Speigel ranked again as one of world’s best international film schools by ‘Hollywood Reporter'

The Sam Spiegel Film School's graduates include many of Israel’s leading filmmakers, among them Nadav Lapid, Rama Burshtein, Nir Bergman, Talya Lavie, Noah Stollman, and Tom Shoval.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
THE SAM Spiegel Film and Television School.

‘The Sea’ leads Ophir Award nominations

The nominees for Israel's Ophir Awards have been announced.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
MOHAMAD GHAZAWI in ‘The Sea.’

Jerusalem highlights August 1-7

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

AUGUST 1, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Hummus at Abu - Hasan.

Back in action: '90s thrillers to be featured at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is bringing back some of the great action films of the 1990s in August.

JULY 31, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
AL PACINO in 1995’s ‘Heat.’

Jerusalem highlights: July 25-31

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

JULY 27, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
How Not to Drown in Condensed Milk (See Sunday)

'Ellipsis,' an intimate murder mystery movie from Spain, arrives in Israel - review

If you liked Knives Out and its sequel, Glass Onion, then Ellipsis may be the movie for you.

JULY 18, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
The cast of Spanish film 'Ellipsis.'

Jerusalem highlights: July 18-24

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

JULY 18, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Dance performance 'Sof Sof' by the Kolben Dance company at the Jerusalem Theatre.

‘Saving Shuli-San,’ sequel to comedy blockbuster ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens Thursday

The sequel to mega-hit comedy 'Saving Shuli' promises more fun.

JULY 17, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
UNCOVERED: ‘SAVING Shuli-San,’ the sequel to the Israeli mega-hit, ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens today.

Pass the popcorn, turn down the lights: What to watch at the Jerusalem Film Festival

The ‘Post’s Hannah Brown unveils her recommendations for this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival, opening July 17.

JULY 16, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
‘TOW,’ (above) ‘The Baltimorons,’ and ‘American Baby’ are all worthwhile watches at the Jerusalem Film Festival.