Jerusalem Film Festival

Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Moshe Rosenthal’s 'Tell Me Everything'

"Tell Me Everything" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, marking the first time in a decade that a full-length Israeli feature film was included in that festival.

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OPENING NIGHT of the 34th Jerusalem Film Festival at Sultan’s Pool amphitheater
LOVE ON TRIAL will be the opening film of the festival.

Aki-no Japanese Film Festival features cinematic

For the past decade, Aki-no has been one of the capital’s most eagerly anticipated cultural events; this year, it will present works from celebrated auteurs as well as rising talents.

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A scene from ‘Bella.’

How a Jew and an Arab made a comedy about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A bold new Jewish-Arab comedy, “Bella,” uses humor to explore shared pain.

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DANA IVGY and Ben Sultan in ‘Oxygen.’

'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review

“It touched something in people who saw it, even outside of Israel,” said Netalie Braun, director of the movie 'Oxygen.' “I really hope that it will spark discussion."

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Director Ram Loevy looks back, and ahead

Loevy's first feature film, The Dead of Jaffa, will open in theaters throughout Israel on January 30

FEBRUARY 2, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
RAM LOEVY: When you write a script, you work on the nuances.

Smart and funnier

How ‘Green Book’ producer Charles Wessler won the Hollywood game

JULY 31, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
CHARLES WESSLER (right) is interviewed during a master class at the Jerusalem Film Festival

Dr. Ruth at 91, always adored, stars at the Jerusalem Film Festival

“It’s a great sensation to see this movie here in Jerusalem,” Westheimer said.

JULY 31, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
DR. RUTH Westheimer talks to an admirer in Jerusalem.

36th Jerusalem Film Festival: Doubly lucky

36th Jerusalem Film Festival offers dazzling array of movies from here and abroad.

JULY 17, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
‘PARASITE’

Dr. Ruth, ‘Green Book’ producer to attend Jerusalem Film Festival

The Jerusalem Film Festival will run from July 25 to August 4

JULY 16, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
Dr. Ruth Westheimer speaks at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, April 29, 2018

Big Lebowski character The Jesus to return in new film

John Turturro will repeat his show-stealing turn as outrageous, gay, ex-con bowler The Jesus in the upcoming film, which he is also directing and directing.

JULY 11, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
Actor John Turturro

Israeli films to premiere at Jerusalem Film Festival

One million shekels in cash prizes will be awarded in various competitions at the festival.

JULY 4, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
‘CREAM AND CHERRIES’ will be one of the Israeli films in competition at the 36th Jerusalem Film Festival.

Daniella Pick-Tarantino touts Jerusalem Film Festival

Famed director gushes about new bride at Cannes Film Festival.

MAY 24, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
72nd Cannes Film Festival - After the screening of the film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" in competition - Red Carpet - Cannes, France, May 21, 2019. Director Quentin Tarantino poses with his wife Daniella Pick

Bringing the Warsaw Ghetto back to life

DECEMBER 1, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
DIRECTOR ROBERTA GROSSMAN with actors Karolina Gruszka (Judyta Ringelblum) and Piotr Głowacki (Emanuel Ringelblum) on set in Poland.

Rare tie at J’lem Film Fest awards

“The prizes are awarded to both films for their depth and cinematic expression, each of which is unique in its own way.”

AUGUST 6, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Film Festival opening event at Sultan's Pool, July 28, 2018