Film festival

Israeli documentary NAZA wins Venice Jury Prize, challenges IDF Gaza civilian death claims

The IDF rejected claims raised in NAZA, saying the documentary relies on anonymous testimonies from individuals whose identities, military roles, and involvement could not be verified.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose during a photocall for the documentary "Naza" in Competition, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 10, 2026.
Cast member Susan Sarandon poses on the red carpet during a photocall for the movie "The Echo Chamber" in competition, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, September 6, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Anti-Zionist actor Susan Sarandon claims she's losing roles over support for Palestine

‘DOUBLE PANTHER’ by Marco Carmel.

Haifa Film Festival announces varied Israeli lineup for 42nd edition

Eyal Padan’s animated short film Two Robots.

Israeli animated short 'Two Robots' film wins award at San Francisco sci-fi festival


Jewish war epic ‘The Brutalist’ picks up 10 Oscar nominations, ‘A Complete Unknown’ close behind

Nominated films about Israel and the Palestinian territories, meanwhile, took on new dimensions in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. 

Jewish actor Timothée Chalamet portrays Bob Dylan in the new biopic "A Complete Unknown."

'Souleymane’s Story': A glance into the life of an African worker in Paris - film review

The new film paints a haunting portrait of one face behind all the headlines about immigration.

 ABOU SANGARE in ‘Souleymane’s Story.’

Docaviv Galilee showing the best of documentary cinema

This year’s edition will feature about 20 movies by leading filmmakers from Israel, including premieres as well as a rich selection of the best documentary cinema from the past year.

 ‘BETTER DAYS’

Israeli documentary ‘Outsider. Freud’ looks at the life of a genius

Qedar said the film will be shown on January 9 in the Freud Museum in Vienna. “That will be a very powerful night, like a séance. I’m very curious how the film will be accepted.”

 YAIR QEDAR.

The challenge for Jewish and Israeli film festivals in the movie industry

One thing is certain: Audiences are eager to see these diverse stories of Jewish life from Israel and around the world.

A SCENE FROM ‘The Other’ by Joy Sela, which opened the Other Israel Film Festival.

Belgian film festival nixes Palestinian trans documentary over anti-Israel threats

The Cinemamed Brussels Mediterranean Film Festival announced last Wednesday that it would not be screening Yolande Zauberman's The Belle from Gaza.

People take part in a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas continues, in Brussels, Belgium, November 11, 2023.

'Harry Potter' star Jason Isaacs sports yellow ribbon at British film awards

In his red carpet interview, Isaacs did not comment on the pin.

 Illustrative image of Jason Isaacs.

40th Haifa film festival features global hits and Israeli cinema highlights

Haifa Film Festival returns with global hits, festive events, and Israeli cinema, opening December 31.

 Wicked: A New Standard for the Fantasy World

'The language of film is universal': Shomron Film Festival opens today

While the festival provides a platform for local filmmakers, it also celebrates international voices. This year, over 70 films from 16 countries will be screened.

 ‘LINE OF SEPERATION’ by Igor Raizberg.

The Cairo International Film Festival spreads anti-Israel sentiments and incitement - opinion

In the presence of many prominent artists, last year’s festival was postponed in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

 The Hanging Church in Cairo.