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.

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Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 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

Anti-Zionist actor Susan Sarandon said she is still losing work over her outspoken support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel.

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‘DOUBLE PANTHER’ by Marco Carmel.

Haifa Film Festival announces varied Israeli lineup for 42nd edition

This year, seven narrative features and five documentaries will compete together in the Israeli competition, an innovation introduced by the festival’s artistic director, Yaron Shamir.

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Eyal Padan’s animated short film Two Robots.

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

The animated short by Israeli director Eyal Padan will be screened on September 13 at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco as part of the festival.

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Jerusalem International Women’s Film Festival announces its lineup

The festival will be held October 27-31.

OCTOBER 23, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
EVGENIA DODINA in ‘Mama,’ by Or Sinai, one of the films in the Jerusalem International Women’s Film Festival.

Samaria Film Festival goes global

The festival begins on November 5, with screenings at 20 locations.

OCTOBER 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A SCENE from ‘Malachi.’

Arava International Film Festival unveils 2025 program

The diverse program for the November festival includes 30 films.

OCTOBER 19, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
BRIGITTE BARDOT in Jean-Luc Godard’s ‘Contempt.’

Jewish International Film Festival in Sweden postponed as theaters cite security concerns

The festival was supposed to run from November 29 to December 2, and was intended to celebrate 250 years of Jewish life in Sweden.

OCTOBER 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish International Film Festival

Haifa film fest announces international program

The 41st Haifa International Film Festival will be held October 5-14.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
ETHAN HAWKE stars in ‘Blue Moon’, Richard Linklater’s drama about composer Lorenz Hart.

Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ wins People’s Choice award in Toronto

TIFF organizers first invited Avrich’s film for the festival, and then disinvited it, only to then reinstate the film after an outcry from the Canadian Jewish community.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L-R): Barry Avrich, Gali Mir-Tibon, Noam Tibon, and Mark Selby attend the premiere of ‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall last week.

October 7 filmmaker receives three-minute standing ovation at Toronto film fest

Pro-Palestinian protesters outside the screening of "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" passed without incident.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Canadian director Barry Avrich speaks to journalists on the red carpet at a screening of his documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" about the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 10, 2025.

High security at Toronto film festival as Israeli film screens

Security was stringent on Wednesday in anticipation of the screening of the October 7-related documentary 'The Road Between Us.'

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Cameron Bailey speaks on behalf of Toronto International Film Festival, 2025 Inductees, Arts and Entertainment during the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

Israeli film, ‘Butcher’s Stain’, wins a Student Academy Award

The awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and 15 student films from around the world were selected as semifinalists in four categories.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
Israelis enjoy an open-air movie screening under the stars at the Sam Spiegel School for Film and Television in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025.

At Toronto film festival, 'Palestine 36' tackles the past, echoes in the present

Annemarie Jacir’s 'Palestine 36,' set in 1936 under the British Mandate, premieres at TIFF as Palestine’s Oscar submission.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByREUTERS
Guests holding a sign and a Palestinian flag pose on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "Palestine 36" as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 5, 2025.