Haifa International Film Festival
‘Hager (Land),’ an epic story of Ethiopian immigrants, wins Best Israeli Film at Haifa fest
Beru’s film tells the story of Ethiopian Jews facing a dangerous journey to Israel against a backdrop of political upheaval and violence.
![ALBERTO SCIAMMA at the Haifa festival: "Hopefully, [the film] appeals to the heart, and then people bring their own feelings and experiences to it."](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/740285 "ALBERTO SCIAMMA at the Haifa festival: \"Hopefully, [the film] appeals to the heart, and then people bring their own feelings and experiences to it.\"")
Spanish director Alberto Sciamma brings his allegorical film, ‘Cielo,’ to Haifa Film Festival
Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival
Haifa International Film Festival opens with emotional tribute to Avi Nesher
SNL’s origin story and a Japanese master
Because of the news about a possible hostage deal, two Israeli spy shows were postponed, and have not yet been rescheduled as of press time.
Real Estate – Love Story wins the Israeli competition at the Haifa Film Festival
This was the first year that the Israeli Film Award included both feature films and documentaries in a single category.
Highlights of the Haifa International Film Festival
One advantage for English speakers of seeing a movie at a film festival is that they show films with English titles, unlike the theater chains, which only offer subtitles occasionally.
Haifa Film Festival brings joy back to the city
The opening ceremony combined a warm embrace of cinema with a somber reflection on those who lost their lives and were kidnapped on October 7.
Jesse Eisenberg explores humor, trauma, and history in 'A Real Pain' - interview
Jesse Eisenberg’s "A Real Pain" follows two cousins on a journey through Holocaust sites in Poland in a poignant and funny road-trip story.
Celebrating cinema with joy at the Haifa International Film Festival
Some of these films will open eventually at theaters, but many can only be seen at the festival, and there really is something special about watching movies in this joyous atmosphere.
Haifa film festival postponed till December
Last year’s festival was set to end on the evening of October 7, but it was canceled in the morning when the war broke out.
Cannes surprise winner 'Anora' to screen at Haifa Film Festival
Films starring Selena Gomez, Demi Moore, and Jesse Eisenberg will also be screened.
Hezbollah's strategic gamble in terrorism: Is it paying off? - analysis
Hezbollah is likely gambling on a war of attrition until it gets the order from Iran to increase its attacks in quantity and quality.
Iranian film to open Haifa International Film Festival
The 40th Haifa International Film Festival opens October 15 with 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof.
