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.

FROM LEFT: ‘Hager (Land)’ director Shmuel Beru, Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, producer Nurit Negisa Beru, and costume designer Elmalem Maspen.
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

GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

AVI NESHER at the podium at his tribute.

Haifa International Film Festival opens with emotional tribute to Avi Nesher


Haifa International Film Festival announces Israeli lineup 

The Haifa Film Festival marks its 40th year with a new Israeli Cinema Competition, merging dramas and documentaries.

 A SCENE from ‘The Property.’

Pnina Blayer, director of Haifa International Film Festival, dies

Blayer was an intellectual who was fascinated by art, music, and literature, as well as movies.

 PNINA BLAYER.

A director, on her debut: 'I wanted to show women who did not make history'

I wanted to talk about someone who is not a rebel, who accepts the life that she has,' says Paola Cortellesi.

 Director Paola Corteselli at the Haifa International Film Festival

Iranian director speaks on Iranian torturers behind Haifa Cinematheque

"How can we touch his conscience and make him see that he is a monster?” He hopes that My Worst Enemy is a first step to doing just that. 

 IRANIAN DIRECTOR Mehran Tamadon at the Haifa International Film Festival

'Jeanne du Barry' director Maiwenn on finding common language with actor Johnny Depp

The movie features Johnny Depp in his first French-speaking role as King Louis XV of France, and Maiwenn as the titular courtesan who becomes the monarch’s favorite. 

JOHNNY DEPP and Maiwenn in 'Jeanne du Barry.'

‘The Monkey House’: Avi Nesher's new funny, thought-provoking film - review

Like all of Avi Nesher’s movies, The Monkey House examines aspects of Israeli life that have a universal appeal.

 SUZANNA PAPIAN and Adir Miller in Avi Nesher’s ‘The Monkey House.’

Much-awaited movies at the Haifa Film Festival enjoyed by distinguished guests

Among the guests this year will be actress Leonie Benesch, Stephan Komandarev, Sofia Exarchou and many others.

 The 76th Cannes Film Festival - Photocall for the film "The Zone of Interest" in competition - Cannes, France, May 20, 2023. Cast member Christian Friedel poses.

‘Jeanne du Barry,’ Johnny Depp’s latest release, to open Haifa Film Festival

The film festival will run this year from September 28 to October 7 at the Haifa Cinematheque and many other theaters in Haifa.

 JOHNNY DEPP in ‘Jeanne du Barry.’

Haifa Film Festival announces its rich Israeli lineup

The Masters program, which features movies by the greatest directors from around the world, will include a movie by an Israeli director for the first time.

 ‘RUNNING ON SAND.’

'Honey Trap's truth, Diana's struggles and Disney' rom-coms

These movies and TV shows should be added to your "must-watch list."

 A SCENE FROM ‘Honey Trap.’