Jerusalem Film Festival

Jerusalem Film Festival 2025: international films, prizewinners, and must-see titles

From Michel Franco's Dreams starring Jessica Chastain to new works from the Dardenne brothers and Sergei Loznitsa, the Jerusalem Film Festival's 2025 edition showcases the best of global cinema.

 ‘THE PASSENGER,’ with Jack Nicholson and Maria Schneider, will be screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival this month.
 Sentimental Journey, which won the Grand Prize at Cannes, will open the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Jerusalem Film Festival announces its opening film and Israeli lineup

 Producer Lawrence Bender in Los Angeles, 2016.

Grapevine: Special needs at center

 A PAST Jerusalem Film Festival.

Gal Gadot, Pulp Fiction producer to be honored at Jerusalem Film Festival


Cinematheque marks 50 years with 'Gone with the Wind' exhibit

The Jerusalem Cinematheque will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an exhibition of restored sketches and designs from 'Gone with the Wind', opening April 1 with a film screening.

 A SKETCH FOR Scarlett O’Hara’s New Orleans gown worn in ‘Gone With the Wind.’

Lia Fest: Jerusalem Cinematheque honors founder with women's film festival

The annual celebration commemorates Lia van Leer's legacy during a significant year marking a decade since her death, the centenary of her birth, and the Cinematheque's 50th anniversary.

 LIA VAN LEER

Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival spotlights best of Jewish cinema

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is hosting the festival from December 28 - January 2, including wide-ranging genres and competitions.

A SCENE FROM ‘A Jew in America – Torn Identity.’

Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival unveiled: A visual mix showcasing Jewish life and history

Several television series will be presented, including David Schalko’s highly praised Kafka, an ambitious look at the tormented writer’s life, and the new Shtisel spin-off, Kugel.

 ADRIEN BRODY in ‘The Brutalist.’

From Rahat to the silver screen: Yousef Abo Madegem breaks barriers with debut film 'Eid'

Yousef Abo Madegem is the first Bedouin director to make a feature film.

 DIRECTOR YOUSEF Abo Madegem, right, with the star of  ‘Eid,’ Shadi Mar’i .

Come Closer: A tale of love, loss, and redemption - review

Tom Nesher’s directorial debut follows Eden's emotional journey after her brother’s tragic death, blending beauty with heartache.

 A SCENE from Tom Nesher’s ‘Come Closer.’

Israel Cinema Day to premier an array of unreleased Israeli films

This Wednesday, Israel Cinema Day will involve over 40 recent Israeli films including unreleased Ophir Award nominees like 'Come Closer', 'Eid', and 'The Property' in theaters nationwide.

 A SCENE from ‘Eid.’

'Tatami': A history-making film raising support for Iranian women - review

Tatami tells a gripping, suspenseful story that could come from today’s headlines, inspired by the “Woman. Life. Freedom” protests in Iran.  

 A scene from the joint Israeli-Iranian film ‘Tatami.’

Bedouin director wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival

The movie tells the story of a construction worker from Rahat, the largest Bedouin city in the Negev, and was among varied films to win prizes.

 Shadi Mar'i (left), the star of Eid, with Eid's director Yousef Abo Madegem.

Jennifer Jason Leigh pleads for hostages' return at Jerusalem Film Festival

“Be strong . . . bring them home now!” Jennifer Jason Leigh told the audience in Hebrew.

Jennifer Jason Leigh at the festival opening.

Tarantino to present ‘The Hateful Eight’ at JFF alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh

Quentin Tarantino returns to the Jerusalem Film Festival after eight years to present "The Hateful Eight" alongside star Jennifer Jason Leigh on July 18.

 JENNIFER JASON LEIGH in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Hateful Eight.’