Movie

Holocaust survivor, troubled teen bond in ‘The Optimist’

Written and directed by Finn Taylor, the film is opening in theaters across the US on March 11 and will likely be released in Israel in the coming year.

STEPHEN LANG and Elsie Fisher in ‘The Optimist.’
Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "Nouvelle Vague" in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 17, 2025.

Quentin Tarantino is alive and well, despite reports; now working on new British farce

 KEREN MOR as Kochava schemes with butcher Nissim, played by Yaniv Swissa.

From Israeli sitcoms to HBO hits: The best streaming picks for Purim

Still from A Burning Man

'A Burning Man' tells the moving story of a father’s dilemma about his soldier son


Jerusalem highlights: July 4-10

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

 Bar Rose

Meet the "supporting star" of the F1 movie

SharkNinja announced a collaboration with Apple Original Films in the movie: F1® The Movie, produced by Warner Bros. SharkNinja will star in the film as the official sponsor of the APXGP racing team.

The movie F1

Dallas Jenkins films unprecedented crucifixion scene for 'The Chosen' season 6 in Italy

He described filming the crucifixion as 'the most difficult, physically and logistically, that we have done.'

 Dallas Jenkins films unprecedented crucifixion scene for 'The Chosen' season 6 in Italy.

Brussels turns blue for world premiere of 'The Smurfs: The Movie'

Rihanna, who voices Smurfette, attended the premiere.

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Jerusalem highlights: June 20-26

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

 Lama Ani Hai in a concert.

Understanding the mind of Albert Einstein

Taran Davies’s upcoming IMAX film about Einstein will attempt to capture the imagination of one of the world’s greatest scientists and one of the founders of the Hebrew University.

 PRODUCER-DIRECTOR Davies, whose current project is the film ‘Einstein’s Incredible Universe.’

27th TLV Student Film Festival announces full program

The festival will feature over 100 short films from 20 countries, including France, South Korea, Denmark, India, Mexico, Romania, and Japan.

 ‘SWIMMING WITH WINGS’

Jerusalem highlights: June 6-12

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

 Illustrative image of grilled cheese.

New doc tells story of Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel

An Elie Wiesel documentary presents a compelling portrait of a Holocaust survivor who bore witness.

 IMAGES FROM the documentary ‘Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire.’

Jerusalem highlights: May 30 – June 5

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

 Johanna Riethmueller