The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-cinematheque/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jerusalem Cinematheque | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-cinematheque/ 32 32 Movies on non-Zionist ‘Maus’ creator among diverse features in capital’s Hanukkah film fest https://www.timesofisrael.com/movies-on-non-zionist-maus-creator-among-diverse-features-in-capitals-hanukkah-film-fest/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:37:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704470 Jerusalem Cinematheque's annual Jewish Film Festival, running Dec. 13-18, captures Jews' varied voices, including two docus on Art Spiegelman, who doesn't even want to think about Israel

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]]> Award-winning docs and dramas dot Jerusalem Film Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/award-winning-docs-and-dramas-dot-jerusalem-film-festival/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:55:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3593902 Tickets now on sale, with dozens of screenings at Jerusalem Cinematheque and Lev Smadar

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]]> Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Cannes winner ‘Sentimental Value’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-film-festival-to-open-with-cannes-winner-sentimental-value/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:52:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3588202 42nd edition of annual summer event will take place July 17-26, with special guests Gal Gadot and producer Lawrence Bender

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]]> Jerusalem Jewish Film Fest marks Hanukkah with movies on identity, humor, resilience https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-film-fest-marks-hanukkah-with-movies-on-jewish-identity-humor-and-resilience/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:15:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3441270 Cinematheque opens festival on December 28 with Oscar hopeful 'The Brutalist,' includes 'Shtisel' prequel 'Kugel' and documentaries galore

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]]> Jerusalem film fest screening with Tarantino sells out in hours https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-film-fest-screening-featuring-tarantino-sells-out-in-hours/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:40:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3332259 Organizers announce July 18 screening of 'The Hateful Eight' featuring lead actress Jennifer Jason Leigh and director Tarantino, ahead of opening event

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]]> Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup for July event https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-film-festival-announces-israeli-lineup-for-july-event/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:49:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3317674 The annual movie celebration will go forward in July, offering 'comfort, inspiration' in time of war; international participants yet to be announced

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]]> Jerusalem Cinematheque plans Independence Day singalongs, trivia quiz https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-cinematheque-plans-independence-day-singalongs-trivia-quiz/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:49:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3276615 City's arthouse theater offers archival footage of early Independence Day parades, with screenings of 'The Sound of Music' and 'The Troupe'

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]]> ‘7 Blessings’ lead actor and writer tells behind-the-scenes story of award-winning film https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-blessings-lead-actor-and-writer-tells-behind-the-scenes-story-of-award-winning-film/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:21:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3235243 Reymonde Amsellem speaks to a sold-out Times of Israel audience about making family drama with members of her own Moroccan tribe

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]]> ToI Presents: English screening of Israel’s Oscar pick ‘7 Blessings’ plus discussion https://www.timesofisrael.com/toi-presents-english-screening-of-israels-oscar-pick-7-blessings-plus-actress-interview/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:48:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3224143 Join us on Feb. 28 in Jerusalem for an English-subtitled showing of award-winning drama and a conversation between screenwriter/lead actress and ToI’s Jessica Steinberg

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]]> Jerusalem’s Jewish Film Week going ahead, adjusted for war https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalems-jewish-film-week-goes-on-adjusted-for-war/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:16:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3167475 The Jerusalem Cinematheque's annual Hannukah-period film festival marks its 25th year; free admission for evacuees from southern and northern communities

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]]> Museums rush to offer welcome activities online and, where possible, in person https://www.timesofisrael.com/museums-rush-to-offer-welcome-activities-online-and-where-possible-in-person/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:36:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3134711 Cultural institutions in most places remain shuttered, while those in Jerusalem can reopen; all are providing online distractions geared especially to displaced Israeli families

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]]> Golda Meir biopic starring Helen Mirren to open 40th Jerusalem Film Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/golda-meir-biopic-starring-helen-mirren-to-open-40th-jerusalem-film-festival/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:55:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3028415 French film and Cannes winner 'Anatomy of a Fall' to close annual festival on August 23

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]]> Cinematheque opens archive to global viewers for Israel’s 75th https://www.timesofisrael.com/cinematheque-opens-archive-to-viewers-worldwide-for-israels-75th/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:39:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2998748 For about a month, even non-Israelis can stream 75 classic films from the collection that are usually blocked outside of Israel, with both English and Hebrew subtitles

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]]> Light up Hanukkah with wintry pride, a record-breaking LEGO menorah and more https://www.timesofisrael.com/light-up-hanukkah-with-wintry-pride-a-record-breaking-lego-menorah-and-more/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:43:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2898205 There will be more than enough performances, exhibits, screenings and concerts to last 8 days, from the EclectiQueer festival to urban park appreciation, museum tours and beyond

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]]> Movies by female Italian directors are focus of Israel’s Wave Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/movies-by-female-italian-directors-are-focus-of-israels-wave-festival/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:30:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2896165 Cinematheques across the country set to show works by leading filmmakers in 10-day festival

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