Film
Avi Nesher's ‘Our Loves’ turns tragedy into immersive cinema - review
The idea of people who thought they were as stressed as they could be on October 6 is a smart lens for tackling October 7. You get to know each character and are drawn into their stories.
‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review
Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope - preview
Jerusalem Women's Film Festival to spotlight Israeli, international cinema and female filmmakers
Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret
Erez Tadmor's third installment of the 'Matchmaking' film series, which opened in theaters throughout Israel on Thursday, is sure to excite fans with its fresh setting and well-loved characters.
'NAZA' film to be released free online as IAC plans to air Oct. 7 footage outside of screening
"NAZA" director Yuval Abraham also announced in a post on X/Twitter that they had offered Israeli cinemas the chance to screen the documentary at no cost.
Hamas harvests civilian casualties. The media should never be complicit - opinion
Gaza’s civilian deaths have become a weapon in the information war, creating a dangerous incentive to put civilians in harm’s way.
‘Checkout’ creators discuss Season 6, box office hit, and writing comedy during wartime - interview
Checkout’s sixth season started running in Israel this week (and can be seen on kan.org.il as well as on KAN 11), and a movie based on the series was released over the summer.
Behind NAZA: How AI is used to assess, reduce collateral damage in IDF - interview
Does IDF AI facilitate "mass killing" or minimize civilian casualties? Unpacking the controversy behind the documentary 'NAZA'.
Why did Adam Sandler's new film 'Don't Say Good Luck' bring me to tears? - opinion
In Don’t Say Good Luck, high school sophomore Sophie snags the lead in a musical called Waitress. The music is more 13 than Sondheim, but Sara Bareilles’s tunes are a joy to listen to.
In 'At Work', Bouillon charms in a predictable look at a struggling novelist - review
As I watched, I kept wondering whether the world needed another book about a mean dad or a failed marriage, which is the last thing I imagine the director wanted me to think.
Haifa International Film Festival brings celebrated cinema and classics to the Carmel
Major new films, a strong Israeli lineup, ambitious documentaries, Japanese masterpieces, and Streisand singing her heart out make this year’s Haifa International Film Festival a fantastic event.
Israel can reject NAZA’s claims without ignoring Gaza’s suffering - opinion
The wound of October 7 therefore remains open, and when your own wound is still open, it is difficult to look at somebody else’s.
‘Death sentence for traitors’: Stormy protest held outside of ‘NAZA’ director’s parents’ home
Culture Minister Miki Zohar accused the directors of treason this week and called for their citizenship to the revoked.