Movie

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.

|ByYAEL UNTERMAN
Lady Larken and Sir Harry.
PHOTO OF Wagner Moura at a phone booth.

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.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, believed to be killed during a protest in Tehran, in an undated picture.

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.

|ByJAMES GENN
DIANE KEATON as Annie Paradis in the iconic ‘First Wives Club.’

Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton, one of the most distinctive and endearing American actresses of all time, will be honored in showings of her most beloved films at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘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.

Jerusalem highlights: July 11-17

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

JULY 11, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Avishai Cohen.

Producer Lawrence Bender to receive lifetime achievement award at Jerusalem film fest

Lawrence Bender talks about chutzpah, Hollywood, and October 7 ahead of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.

JULY 10, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
LAWRENCE BENDER: I worked really hard to support all my friends, and then no one was there for us after October 7 – and that was very disheartening.