Film

Guy Nattiv’s ‘The Liberation’ premieres at the Telluride Film Festival

The psychological drama, written by Nattiv and Noa Berman-Herzberg, was inspired by a true story from Nattiv’s family.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Cast member Susan Sarandon poses on the red carpet during a photocall for the movie "The Echo Chamber" in competition, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, September 6, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Anti-Zionist actor Susan Sarandon claims she's losing roles over support for Palestine

Anti-Zionist actor Susan Sarandon said she is still losing work over her outspoken support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByREUTERS

The film opens in 1987, as 12-year-old Boaz (Yair Mazor) prepares for his bar mitzvah under a cloud of tension in his family.

Moshe Rosenthal’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ brings a powerful coming-of-age story to Israeli theaters

Tell Me Everything, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the first Israeli feature film to be shown there in years, is also a portrait of an unconventional family.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Eyal Padan’s animated short film Two Robots.

Israeli animated short 'Two Robots' film wins award at San Francisco sci-fi festival

The animated short by Israeli director Eyal Padan will be screened on September 13 at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco as part of the festival.

AUGUST 31, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20

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

AUGUST 14, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Moving, complex ‘Valley of Shadows’ explores culture clash in the Himalayas - review

Combined with the spectacular photography and compelling performances by the entire cast, many of whom are non-professionals, the movie takes us on a moving journey.

AUGUST 11, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘VALLEY OF SHADOWS’ tells the story of a Spanish tourist who ends up spending months in a tiny isolated village.

'Hill 338' revives a classic Israeli comedy for a new generation - review

'Hill 338' pays tribute to Halfon Hill Doesn’t Answer, blending familiar characters and nostalgia with contemporary military satire.

AUGUST 9, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Editor's Notes: With elections near, every Israeli must watch this pre-Oct. 7 documentary

We know what talking about each other instead of talking to each other costs in a way no generation of Israelis has ever known. We cannot afford to learn it twice.

AUGUST 7, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN

Dismantles anti-Israel propaganda: Soul of a Nation

Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

The inclusion of this film is a significant step in breaking through an unofficial but real international boycott of Israeli cinema.

AUGUST 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshwilli and Magi Azarzar in ‘Our Loves.’

'Pulp Fiction' tops Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary film poll

Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction led the Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary audience poll, with 11 fan favorites set to screen throughout August as part of its “Your Top 10” series.

AUGUST 3, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘PULP FICTION’ topped the Jerusalem Cinematheque’s audience poll as the greatest film of the past 50 years.

‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations

The Ophir Awards ceremony will take place on September 9 at Cinema City Glilot, hosted by Shani Cohen and Adam Gabay, and will be broadcast live on Mako.

AUGUST 2, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.

What to watch this week: 'Holofiction' shines, Disney's 'Furious' falls short

TV Time: Holofiction opens with clips showing Jews living their lives. There are scenes of family celebrations, and the director’s skill is in matching shots from different movies.

AUGUST 1, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN