Movie tickets will cost just NIS 10 at participating theaters throughout Israel on Thursday, November 12, as Cinema Day returns with Israeli films, Hollywood blockbusters, and international releases.
The lineup will include the original Shrek, which is back in theaters for its 25th anniversary; the thriller How to Rob a Bank, starring Nicholas Hoult, Christian Slater, and Zoe Kravitz; Ebenezer, a Dickens-inspired ghost story with Johnny Depp; The Mongoose, an action thriller starring Liam Neeson; Wildwood, an animated epic fantasy; the French time-travel comedy Cycle of Time; A Talent for Murder, starring Helen Mirren as the famous mystery novelist Patricia Highsmith; and Ramayana, an Indian myth brought to life; along with a mix of other new releases, blockbusters, and special premieres.
Among the Israeli highlights will be the nationwide premiere of The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan), the latest collaboration from Gidi Dar and Shuli Rand, who made Ushpizin; as well as the multiple Ophir Award-winning Tell Me Everything, directed by Moshe Rosenthal; and Our Loves, a story about Israelis in the South who fight for their lives on October 7, directed by Avi Nesher.
Cinema Day becomes popular tradition
Organized by the Israel Cinema Industry Association, Cinema Day has become a popular tradition, offering an affordable opportunity to enjoy movies on the big screen with friends and family.
“There’s no such thing as too many Cinema Days!” said Danny Kafri, the association’s CEO. “We are happy to invite the Israeli public to celebrate our love of cinema with us.”
Check participating theaters’ websites for screening schedules and tickets.