Israeli movies
Israeli films, TV series that got our vote
Ahead of this week’s election, immerse yourself in these political dramas and comedies.
‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review
Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US
Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret
Ben Perry: How one Israeli actor turned sirens into viral comedy - interview
Scene after scene of Perry turning Israel’s angst into laughter, song, and dance surfaced online to garner millions of views over the almost six weeks of siren jumping.
Laughing through it: Israeli comedy films to celebrate Independence Day
Comedy has always been an important part of Israeli cinema. From well-known classics to newer releases, these films continue to attract audiences across generations.
Rewind history to the Gulf War with these Israeli classics
TV Time: The Israel Film Archive has a wealth of clips going back over a century, including home movies, footage of weddings, nature scenes, inventions, fashion shows, folk dances, and movies, etc.
How Israeli women dominate the film industry in ways Hollywood still can't
While Israeli filmmakers face pressure abroad, women have emerged at the center of the industry, bringing new voices and perspectives into focus
‘Under siege’: Creators describe rising antisemitism in Hollywood
Jewish creators behind Mad Men and The Americans describe the growing antisemitism that young artists face.
Tovah Feldshuh on portraying Golda Meir, rising antisemitism, and renewed relevance - interview
Tovah Feldshuh reflects on portraying Golda Meir as her filmed performance reaches Israel and global audiences amid rising antisemitism.
Tom Nesher’s Ophir Award-winning and Israeli Oscars selection, 'Come Closer,' to open in US
It also won Ophir Awards for Best Director, Best Actress (Lia Elalouf), and Best Editing (Shauly Melamed). Nesher was named one of Variety’s Directors to Watch in 2025.
‘Stay Forte’ tells the human story behind the Gaza hostage escape - review
Stay Forte, which was made using classic prison-break movie tropes, manages to keep some suspense throughout, and the drama is not so much about what they did but how they managed to do it.
TV Time: Diane Keaton delights for the ages and ‘Families Project’ spotlights Israel diversity
What to watch this weekend, from Diane Keaton classics to a Kan series that features Israel's diversity like never before.
New series by Hagai Levi, ‘Etty,’ to open at Cinema South Film Festival
“I think this story is deeply relevant to the events that have taken place, and continue to take place, in southern Israel. I hope it may offer viewers some inspiration and comfort.”