Documentary
Docaviv 2026 opens in Tel Aviv with global documentaries, masterclasses, and retrospectives
The 28th Docaviv festival runs through June 6, featuring Israeli and international documentaries, masterclasses with Oscar winners, retrospectives, and a focus on politics, culture, and music.
‘One Eye Open’ documentary wins award
Docaviv 2026 reveals the Israeli film lineup
British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts
TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'
Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.
National Library’s Docu.Text Festival marks 10 years
Many screenings will be followed by conversations and meetings with filmmakers, as well as performances related to the films, group meditation, and even folk dancing.
'Yahud' should be translated as Jews, not Israelis, experts tell 'Post' in light of BBC inquiry
The BBC stated there were no issues with translating Arab word Yahud as "Jews," "Israel," or “Israeli forces,” despite criticism from Arabic CAMERA earlier in 2025.
A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today
'52 Days' is a well-made and gripping film, which is a further reminder, if any were needed, of the sufferings of those still held hostage in Gaza.
'I wanted to show what happened on Oct 7': Yariv Mozer discusses Emmy-winning doc.
Yariv Mozer reflects on his Emmy-winning documentary, 'We Will Dance Again,' shedding light on the Nova massacre and the ongoing fight to bring home hostages still held by Hamas.
Nova massacre documentary We Will Dance Again wins an Emmy
The harrowing documentary tells the story of the massacre through interviews with survivors and through video and audio clips made by the victims, survivors, and terrorists themselves.
New doc tells story of Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel
An Elie Wiesel documentary presents a compelling portrait of a Holocaust survivor who bore witness.
Her mother, the architect: Documentary on Ada Karmi-Melamede
Yael Melamade interviews the designer of the Supreme Court building in Jerusalem – her mom.
A little-known Jewish tragedy is told in new film
A new docu-drama focuses on the 2,000 Jewish children who were seized by order of King Joao II of Portugal in 1493.
Marcel Ophuls, French Jewish director of ‘The Sorrow and the Pity,’ dies at 97
Ophuls had spent the last years of his life trying to raise the money to complete a new documentary that would have critically explored Israel and Zionism.
