Israeli cinema

Israeli theaters to screen major films for NIS 10 on Cinema Day

Israeli Cinema Day offers NIS 10 tickets for top films across the country.

 A SCENE FROM Anat Maltz’s ‘Real Estate: A Love Story.’
  Tom Nesher, who won Best Director and whose film, Come Closer, won Best Picture

'Variety' names Israeli director Tom Nesher among 2025 directors to watch

 Actor Gal Gadot arrives for the Ninth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 15, 2023.

Gal Gadot to star in new thriller 'The Runner'

Karla Sofia Gascon (center) and Zoe Saldana in ‘Emilia Perez.’

'Emilia Perez': From Mexican cartel leader to Tel Aviv's operating table


Israeli modern classic film ‘Turn Left at the End of the World’ turns 20

The movie was the first Nesher made after returning to Israel following a decade-long stint in Hollywood.

 ‘TURN LEFT at the End of the World.’

Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher channels her grief into her new movie ‘Come Closer’

The movie tells the story of Eden (Lia Elalouf), a reckless, troubled young Tel Aviv woman still very attached to her younger brother, Nati (Ido Tako), and her struggle to cope after his death.

 TOM NESHER: For my generation, 18-30, everyone knows someone who died this year. Everyone.

Tom Nesher's Come Closer wins the Ophir Award in a ceremony overshadowed by the war

At the Ophir Awards in Tel Aviv, the usually festive event was overshadowed by the war, with winners and presenters honoring the hostages and fallen soldiers while celebrating cinematic achievements.

  Tom Nesher, who won Best Director and whose film, Come Closer, won Best Picture

Israel Cinema Day to premier an array of unreleased Israeli films

This Wednesday, Israel Cinema Day will involve over 40 recent Israeli films including unreleased Ophir Award nominees like 'Come Closer', 'Eid', and 'The Property' in theaters nationwide.

 A SCENE from ‘Eid.’

Movie theaters go dark to honor the hostages and their families

The Lev Cinemas chain and the Tel Aviv Cinematheque announced that they would be closed on Sunday to honor the killed hostages and their families.

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A tribute to Sidney Lumet will take place in Jerusalem this September

American Jewish director Sidney Lumet will be the subject of a tribute in Jerusalem, on what would have been his 100th birthday.

 ‘DOG DAY AFTERNOON’ and ‘Network’ are just two of Sidney Lumet’s masterpieces.

‘Thai-Land’: The story of Thai workers in Israel - review

'Thai-Land' is a well-crafted story and beautifully photographed story about two communities whose lives intersect in strange and sad ways.

 A SCENE from ‘Thai-Land.’

‘Night Therapy’s stars dazzle, while we wait for ‘The Bear’

There is a lot going on in Night Therapy, and sometimes it feels like too much, but the series is elevated by stellar performances by some of Israel’s top actors.

 Shira Haas in the Yes series ‘Night Therapy.’

Israeli filmmaker Shira Geffen wins prize at Shanghai International Film Festival

Geffen's film, The Event Horizon, was the only Israeli film accepted to the festival, which is the largest in Asia.

 Poster for "The Event Horizon" by Israeli filmmaker Shira Geffen

Jerusalem Cinematheque to honor award-winning Natalie Portman

The Cinematheque will be showing some of her best-loved films throughout the month. 

NATALIE PORTMAN

We have no idea yet just how bad Israel’s economy is about to get, or for how long - analysis

What was already a turbulent year for Israel’s economy is undoubtedly about to get worse — and the year’s rocky start could turn out to be a walk in the park by comparison.

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