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A woman sits alone in a Frankfurt, Germany, cinema in November 2021. (Frank Rumpenhorst/picture alliance via Getty Images via JTA)
April 7, 2026, 6:28 am
Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, drawing backlash
Jewish community in German city calls the decision a ‘devastating societal signal’; Astor Film Lounge claims move was financial, but Jewish NGO calls this a ‘mere pretext’
By Toby Axelrod
The team of the film "Chronicles from the Siege" hold a Palestinian flag as they arrive on the red carpet for the Award Ceremony of the 76th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, in Berlin on February 21, 2026. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
February 26, 2026, 7:10 pm
Filmmakers back Berlin festival chief after director’s Gaza ‘genocide’ speech sparks row
Writers group says possible firing of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle over Abdallah Al-Khatib’s anti-Israel comments would mean ‘wanton destruction of German cultural scene’
By AFP
Syrian-Palestinian director Abdullah Al-Khatib (L) and Algerian producer Taqiyeddine Issaad hold a Palestinian flag as they accept the GWFF Best Feature Film Debut Award for "Chronicles From the Siege" during the Award Ceremony of the 76th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, in Berlin on February 21, 2026. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
February 21, 2026, 8:18 pm
Palestinian Berlinale awardee to German government: ‘You are partners in the genocide’
Film festival’s closing ceremony continues to be marred by protests over jury president’s refusal to condemn Israel, after weeklong event was beset by ‘stormy seas’ of Gaza war
By AFP and ToI Staff
German director Wim Wenders attends a press conference of the International Jury of the 76th Berlinale, Berlin on February 12, 2026. (John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
February 15, 2026, 4:24 pm
Berlinale chief urges ‘cool heads’ amid backlash over Wim Wenders’ no-politics comment
Some guests pull out of event after famed German filmmaker said Berlin Film Festival has ‘to stay out of politics’; festival director says artists are free to express opinions
By AFP
Billboards in Sderot announcing the upcoming first Iranian Film Festival, November 25-26, 2025 (Courtesy)
November 14, 2025, 4:57 pm
Iranian film fest hosted in Sderot celebrates all things Persian
Nowruz festival brings award-winning films and musicians for two-day event, November 24-25
By Jessica Steinberg
Muhammad Gazawi as Khaled in 'The Sea.' (Courtesy JCC Manhattan via JTA)
November 6, 2025, 5:34 pm
Controversial Israeli film ‘The Sea’ makes its North American premiere in NYC
The Arabic-language film, Israel’s Academy Award submission this year, has ignited criticism on the left and the right. On Thursday, it opens the Other Israel Film Festival in Manhattan
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Jennifer Lawrence arrives to receive the Donostia Award at the 73rd San Sebastian Film Festival in San Sebastian, northern Spain, September 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses)
September 27, 2025, 10:38 am
Jennifer Lawrence condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at Spain’s San Sebastian film festival
US actress says she’s ‘terrified’ for her children amid attacks on freedom of speech, ‘discourse in American politics right now’
By AFP and ToI Staff
French director Michel Gondry poses during a photo session on the sidelines of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by Zoulerah NORDDINE / AFP)
September 22, 2025, 5:01 pm
Oscar-winning French director pulls film from Cinema South Festival as Israel boycotts mount
Michel Gondry among several international film makers to withdraw from November event, cancelling the screening of his animated film, ‘Maya, Give Me a Title’
By Jessica Steinberg
A demonstrator holds a placard that reads 'You are all an audience to genocide' during a march in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, during the Film Festival in Venice, Italy, August 30, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)
September 10, 2025, 5:38 pm
Amid Gaza war, Israeli filmmakers battle international condemnation and isolation
In festivals from Venice to Toronto, Israeli creators face protests and boycotts, forcing them to choose: blue-and-white filmmaking — or having their work seen under another flag
By Abigail Macias
Illustrative: Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey speaks during the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. (Jeremy Chan/Getty Images/AFP)
August 15, 2025, 6:58 am
Toronto film fest to screen Oct. 7 doc initially nixed over ‘copyright concerns’
Reversing course following uproar, event organizer apologizes for poor communication, says movie on father’s rescue of his son during Hamas onslaught will premiere next week
By ToI Staff
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey attends the 2025 Canada's Walk Of Fame Induction Gala held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on June 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Jeremy Chan/Getty Images/AFP)
August 14, 2025, 3:43 pm
Toronto film fest CEO denies Oct. 7 doc censored, says he still wants it shown
Cameron Bailey says lawyers working with filmmakers to ensure film meets standards, after organizers said use of Hamas massacre footage was unauthorized, cited fear of ‘disruption’
By ToI Staff
Yehoram Gaon is featured in a documentary film named for him, screened at 'Docu.Text' at the National Library of Jerusalem, August 17-22, 2025 (Courtesy)
August 4, 2025, 9:35 am
Love, loss and dancing: National Library hosts documentary fest
Docu.Text event brings Jerusalem five days of film screenings that illuminate Israel and Jewish culture
By Jessica Steinberg
Rose Byrne stars in 'Tow,' one of the international features being screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival, opening July 17, 2025, in Jerusalem (Courtesy)
July 9, 2025, 3:55 pm
Award-winning docs and dramas dot Jerusalem Film Festival
Tickets now on sale, with dozens of screenings at Jerusalem Cinematheque and Lev Smadar
By Jessica Steinberg
From 'Image Within a Human,' one of the films being screened at the Artist Film Festival, July 9-12, 2025, held in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (Credit Amir Yatziv)
July 2, 2025, 10:37 am
When artists make movies: Free screenings in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Festival of artist-made short films, July 9-12, is a collaboration between Artport and Anna Ticho House
By Jessica Steinberg
From the documentary film 'Home is the Ocean' being screened at the DocAviv film festival, May 22-31, 2025 (Credit Ican Films)
May 15, 2025, 8:24 am
Hostages, flamingos and the politics of Jerusalem stone to feature at DocAviv fest
Annual documentary film festival hosted at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque will screen dozens of movies about Israel and the world
By Jessica Steinberg
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