Israeli movies

Israeli films, TV series that got our vote

Ahead of this week’s election, immerse yourself in these political dramas and comedies.

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ is a series that tells the story of a naive influencer who becomes a Knesset member.

‘THE ESCAPE’ stars Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a sect that, despite a disclaimer, will remind many of the Lev Tahor cult.

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

In addition, "Cupertino" is a new series from Robert and Michelle King, the husband-and-wife duo behind "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."

OCTOBER 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US

The story follows Ben Batich, voiced by Oscar Isaac, an idealistic young man who joins the zealots rebelling against Rome, driven by anger at corruption and inequality.

OCTOBER 11, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Erez Tadmor's third installment of the 'Matchmaking' film series, which opened in theaters throughout Israel on Thursday, is sure to excite fans with its fresh setting and well-loved characters.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli Cinema Day is this week: Theaters to offer NIS 10 movie tickets

A ticket for any of the selected movies in all Israeli film theaters will cost only NIS 10 on November 3.

OCTOBER 31, 2022ByWALLA! CULTURE

Moscow Film Festival highlights Israeli women's works

AUGUST 7, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Israeli Embassy efforts enhance Brussels International Jewish Film Festival

JULY 10, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Israeli show creators attend int'l television conference

JUNE 29, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

UK TV producers delegation visits Israel

JUNE 2, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Ronit Raphael and her daughter on the red carpet in Cannes Festival

MAY 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ronit Raphael and her daughter Serra Raphael Leitsdorf

Time travel movies to see at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque's new program, Déjà Vu, is featuring time travel movies that provide a fun escape from our 2022 reality.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN

CLASSICS LIKE ‘Groundhog Day’ (1992) and ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995) are part of the Déjà Vu program at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

'Camp Confidential', a film by Israeli directors, makes Oscar shortlist

Being on the shortlist of 15 films means that an Israeli movie may become one of the five Oscar nominees in its category.

DECEMBER 22, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

The man who put Israeli movies on the map

Moshe Edery’s magic carpet ride from Tangier to Dimona to Cinema City is the story of how Israeli movies were brought to the world.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

DIRECTOR JOSEPH CEDAR (LEFT) talks with Moshe Edery, one of the producers of the Israeli film ‘Footnote,’ in Beverly Hills.

Israeli tween movie 'Full Speed' enters cinemas despite COVID-19 setbacks

Full Speed tells the story of a group of skilled teenage drivers and riders from an Israeli program who compete against one another on both motorcycles and racing cars.

AUGUST 12, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN