Film

South Africa is first country to ban antisemitic conspiracy film saying Jews now aren't 'real Jews'

On Monday, South Africa’s Film and Publication Board (FPB) announced its decision to refuse to classify the movie 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America' for broadcasting and distribution.

NOVEMBER 3, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

South African Jewish Board of Deputies national director Wendy Kahn.

‘Let’s Solve This’ offers a fresh perspective on regional politics. )

The AniNation animation festival marks its first decade of business at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The six-day AniNation animation festival is a very varied affair. It offers a variety of items from across the geographic and cultural landscape.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026|ByBARRY DAVIS

Looking back at Patrick Stewart's Israeli movie, 'Hunting Elephants'

In a press conference to promote the movie in Tel Aviv before filming started, Stewart said, “This movie is unlike anything else I’ve ever done."

OCTOBER 30, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

How the Cinema South Festival has survived and thrived in Sderot for 25 years

After years of rocket fire and the trauma of October 7, Sderot's Cinema South Festival marks its 25th anniversary.

OCTOBER 29, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

AUGUST 14, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Moving, complex ‘Valley of Shadows’ explores culture clash in the Himalayas - review

Combined with the spectacular photography and compelling performances by the entire cast, many of whom are non-professionals, the movie takes us on a moving journey.

AUGUST 11, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘VALLEY OF SHADOWS’ tells the story of a Spanish tourist who ends up spending months in a tiny isolated village.

'Hill 338' revives a classic Israeli comedy for a new generation - review

'Hill 338' pays tribute to Halfon Hill Doesn’t Answer, blending familiar characters and nostalgia with contemporary military satire.

AUGUST 9, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Editor's Notes: With elections near, every Israeli must watch this pre-Oct. 7 documentary

We know what talking about each other instead of talking to each other costs in a way no generation of Israelis has ever known. We cannot afford to learn it twice.

AUGUST 7, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN

Dismantles anti-Israel propaganda: Soul of a Nation

Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

The inclusion of this film is a significant step in breaking through an unofficial but real international boycott of Israeli cinema.

AUGUST 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshwilli and Magi Azarzar in ‘Our Loves.’

'Pulp Fiction' tops Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary film poll

Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction led the Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary audience poll, with 11 fan favorites set to screen throughout August as part of its “Your Top 10” series.

AUGUST 3, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘PULP FICTION’ topped the Jerusalem Cinematheque’s audience poll as the greatest film of the past 50 years.

‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations

The Ophir Awards ceremony will take place on September 9 at Cinema City Glilot, hosted by Shani Cohen and Adam Gabay, and will be broadcast live on Mako.

AUGUST 2, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.

What to watch this week: 'Holofiction' shines, Disney's 'Furious' falls short

TV Time: Holofiction opens with clips showing Jews living their lives. There are scenes of family celebrations, and the director’s skill is in matching shots from different movies.

AUGUST 1, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN