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


Beata Parkanova's new film 'The Word' has universal appeal

The Word, which won the award for Best Director at the prestigious Karlovy Vary Film Festival this year, as well as the Best Actor award for its star, Martin Finger, is a delightfully complex movie.

 BEATA PARKANOVA: The audience loved our film at the screening, yesterday.

Haifa Film Festival presents diverse lineup of Israeli, international cinema

Which films should you see at the Haifa International Film Festival?

‘THE BLUE Caftan’

Karaoke strikes a chord with Israelis

The movie has touched a chord with many Israelis, who are seeing themselves – or their cousins or old friends – portrayed on screen for the first time. 

 The actors in the couple photo are Sasson Gabay (left) and Rita Shukrun.

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ to open Israel's Haifa Film Festival

Israel's Haifa International Film Festival will open with Don't Worry Darling, a dystopian psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan and Olivia Wilde.

 ‘DON’T WORRY Darling’ stars Olivia Wilde.

Israel films, shows announced for Haifa International Film Festival

The 38th Haifa International Film Festival will include 50 new Israeli films and two new television series. The festival takes place October 8-17.

 ‘MY NEIGHBOR ADOLF’

‘Let It Be Morning’ is big winner at Haifa film fest

Eran Kolirin’s latest film, Let It Be Morning, won the lion’s share of the major awards in the Israeli Feature Film Competition at the Haifa International Film Festival on Sunday night.

 Let It Be Morning.

Haifa International Film Festival boasted homegrown highlights

A pointed commentary on the political situation, based on a novel by Sayed Kashua, Let It Be Morning works as a drama and black comedy because the characters are so well-drawn and appealing.

 ERAN KOLIRIN, second from right, with cast members from ‘Let It Be Morning.’

Avi Nesher’s ‘Image of Victory’ is a triumph of cinema - review

Image of Victory is not so much a political movie as an existential statement about the price paid, quite literally, for the image of the title.

 A SCENE FROM Avi Nesher’s ‘Image of Victory.’

How We Got to Sesame Street: Highlights from the Haifa Film Festival

The documentary is a smart, funny and entertaining movie about the smartest, funniest and most entertaining series ever for young children. But it is also moving.

 THE DOCUMENTARY ‘Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street.’

Hundreds arrive in style to attend Haifa International Film Festival

The Haifa International Film Festival is held with the support of the Israel Film Council - the Culture and Sport Ministry, the Tourism, the Regional Cooperation Ministry and the Haifa Municipality.

 Sir Ronald Cohen, Pnina and Moshe Edri and Sharon Harel