Israeli movies

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Erez Tadmor's third installment of the 'Matchmaking' film series, which opened in theaters throughout Israel on Thursday, is sure to excite fans with its fresh setting and well-loved characters.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Picture of Tell Me Everything/ courtesy of United King Films

'Tell Me Everything' wins Best Picture at Ophir Awards, earns Israel’s Oscar submission

Tell Me Everything won Best Picture and 9 other awards at the Ophir Awards and will go on to be considered for the Best International Feature Academy Award.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

THERE ARE many well-acted, well-written scenes and an intriguing main plotline, but for anyone who just wants to have fun at the movies, ‘My One and Only’ is a misfire.

‘My One and Only’ is a muddled look at Jewish mysticism - review

The Israeli film My One and Only aims high, blending Jewish texts, mysticism, and mystery, but its unusual storytelling may leave viewers confused.

AUGUST 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

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

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, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Movie Review: ‘Personal Affairs’

PERSONAL AFFAIRS Hebrew title: Inyanim Ishiim Directed by Maha Haj With Sanaa and Mahmoud Shawahdeh, Ziad Bakri, Hanan Hillo, Doraid Liddawi Running time: 90 minutes In Arabic and Hebrew.

FEBRUARY 23, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN