Israeli cinema

At the Ophir Awards in Tel Aviv, the usually festive event was overshadowed by the war, with winners and presenters honoring the hostages and fallen soldiers while celebrating cinematic achievements.

This Wednesday, Israel Cinema Day will involve over 40 recent Israeli films including unreleased Ophir Award nominees like 'Come Closer', 'Eid', and 'The Property' in theaters nationwide.

The Lev Cinemas chain and the Tel Aviv Cinematheque announced that they would be closed on Sunday to honor the killed hostages and their families.

American Jewish director Sidney Lumet will be the subject of a tribute in Jerusalem, on what would have been his 100th birthday.

'Thai-Land' is a well-crafted story and beautifully photographed story about two communities whose lives intersect in strange and sad ways.

There is a lot going on in Night Therapy, and sometimes it feels like too much, but the series is elevated by stellar performances by some of Israel’s top actors.

Geffen's film, The Event Horizon, was the only Israeli film accepted to the festival, which is the largest in Asia.

The Cinematheque will be showing some of her best-loved films throughout the month. 

What was already a turbulent year for Israel’s economy is undoubtedly about to get worse — and the year’s rocky start could turn out to be a walk in the park by comparison.