Swiss festival removes Israeli film from lineup after threats of boycott
In a particularly ironic incident in the ongoing de facto international boycott of Israeli culture in many quarters,…
Looking at Israel’s image problems: ‘Hasbara’ doesn’t just with them away
Whenever an image crisis involving Israel erupts, like after the film NAZA won a major prize at the…
‘NAZA’ film controversy: Israel, Gaza, and the debate over collateral damage
The totally disproportionate reaction in Israel to the documentary film NAZA, formally produced and presented by Britain but…
‘NAZA’ documentary wins Special Jury Prize in Venice with Gaza war claims
Israeli directors and journalists Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s documentary NAZA won the Special Jury Prize at the…
Robert Pattinson responds to Chris Hansen’s Primetime backlash
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‘The Sixteenth Sheep’ documentary celebrates beloved Israeli music
It’s hard to imagine any screening of The Sixteenth Sheep: The Reunion, the documentary by acclaimed director Ran…
DocuText festival mixes archival film, music and October 7 stories in Jerusalem
The National Library of Israel’s DocuText festival will return to Jerusalem from August 16-20, bringing together new documentaries…
Israeli film about October 7 chosen for Toronto film festival despite boycott
Avi Nesher’s latest film, Our Loves, will continue its international journey at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF),…
Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits and Israeli premieres
Wars may come and go, but the Jerusalem Film Festival, which will take place from July 9-19, is…
Israeli film fund goes Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg, Naomi Watts projects
Siena Film Foundation, the Israeli boutique film investment fund founded and run by filmmakers/producers Dorit Hakim and Lee…
Cannes Film Festival juror claims anti-Israel activists face blacklisting
At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which opened on May 12, considered the most prestigious festival in the…
French Film Festival returns to Israel with Huppert, Bardot tributes
The 23rd French Film Festival, which features the best of new French cinema, along with its classics, will…