The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-film-festival/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:43:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jerusalem Film Festival | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-film-festival/ 32 32 Sidestepping boycotts, Avi Nesher’s Oct. 7 film gets a little closer to the Oscars https://www.timesofisrael.com/sidestepping-boycotts-avi-neshers-oct-7-film-gets-a-little-closer-to-the-oscars/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:34:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3860914 At Jerusalem Film Festival panel this week, famed director discusses blacklisting of Israeli filmmakers while showcasing 'Our Loves,' his new feature about the 2023 Hamas invasion

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]]> Noga Erez and Ori Rousso share intimate details in new documentary ‘Noga’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/noga-erez-and-ori-rousso-share-intimate-details-in-new-documentary-noga/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:45:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3859553 Long-awaited film about indie music duo from directors Benji and Jono Bergmann screens at Jerusalem Film Festival

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]]> Jerusalem film festival opens 43rd year, honors acclaimed Ukrainian filmmaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-film-festival-opens-43rd-year-honors-acclaimed-ukrainian-filmmaker/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:43:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3858549 At opening of 10-day event, lifetime achievement award honoree Sergei Loznitsa speaks of using film to confront violence

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]]> Unimpeded by war, Jerusalem Film Festival opening with strong international guest list https://www.timesofisrael.com/unimpeded-by-war-jerusalem-film-festival-to-open-with-strong-international-guest-list/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:58:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3855607 Record crowds expected at annual event hosted by Jerusalem Cinematheque on July 9-19, as Israeli cinema projects stability despite global post-Oct. 7 isolation

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]]> Upstaged by war, Israeli film and music artists battle global boycott calls https://www.timesofisrael.com/upstaged-by-war-israeli-film-and-music-artists-battle-global-boycott-calls/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:52:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3652894 Sderot film fest targeted by 4,000-strong Hollywood pledge to isolate Israel says movies are dropping out as movement gains momentum; local performers are trying to ignore the noise

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]]> Jerusalem Film Festival opens, honors Gal Gadot and producer Lawrence Bender https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-film-festival-opens-honors-gal-gadot-and-producer-lawrence-bender/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:51:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3600616 Festival director Roni Mahadev-Levin says 42nd film event is taking place despite 'an unrelenting wave of attempts to cancel, silence, and boycott'

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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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]]> Gal Gadot to be special guest at this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-to-be-special-guest-at-this-years-jerusalem-film-festival/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:15:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3585442 The 42nd film festival event hosted by the Jerusalem Cinematheque will take place as scheduled next month despite chaos of Iran war

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]]> Prominent Israeli actors protest culture minister’s planned industry reform https://www.timesofisrael.com/prominent-israeli-actors-protest-culture-ministers-planned-industry-reform/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:21:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3336901 Film industry professionals vehemently argue against plans to fund commercial movies over arthouse fare, calling it 'Miri Regev 2'

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]]> At Jerusalem Film Festival, Jennifer Jason Leigh calls to bring hostages home https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-jerusalem-film-festival-jennifer-jason-leigh-calls-to-bring-hostages-home/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:53:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3336367 Actress honored at annual film event, speaks Hebrew to make emotional plea for captives' return

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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 to open with comic ‘Thelma’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-film-festival-to-open-with-comic-thelma/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:44:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3326547 The annual summer film event announces international offerings, including Josh Margolin's feel-good flick about his wily grandmother

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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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]]> What happened to Prisoner X? New film seeks to shed light on disgraced Mossad agent https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-happened-to-prisoner-x-new-film-seeks-to-shed-light-on-disgraced-mossad-agent/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 08:11:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3058092 Premiering at Jerusalem Film Festival, Israeli-Australian production revisits tale a decade after it was exposed -- but reveals frustratingly little

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