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Directors Rachel Szor, left, and Yuval Abraham, winners of the special jury prize for the film 'Naza', pose for photographers at the awards photo call during the closing ceremony of the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026

3 min

Culture

Credibility concerns: Israeli Film Council demands urgent screening of 'NAZA' after European release

Council members demand a screening of the film, arguing that its absence from Israeli screenings has fueled concerns over its accuracy and political purpose

Read time: 3 min.


Directors Rachel Szor, left, and Yuval Abraham, winners of the special jury prize for the film 'Naza', pose for photographers at the awards photo call during the closing ceremony of the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026

4 min

Culture

Israel Film Council to review festival scoring criteria after "Naza" documentary controversy

The Council announced an urgent review of how it scores film festivals representing Israel internationally, calling the war documentary "a grave act of defamation" against IDF soldiers

Read time: 4 min.


Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor

4 min

Culture

Israel's Culture Minister vows to move immediately to revoke NAZA filmmakers’ citizenship

Zohar brands the filmmakers’ work an “act of treason” after NAZA wins the Special Jury Prize

Read time: 4 min.


Image d'illustration

2 min

Europe

Berlinale rejects claims of pro-Israel censorship

Festival director Tricia Tuttle said the event upholds freedom of expression within German law, dismissing the claims as misinformation

Read time: 2 min.


The Oscar statues are placed backstage during the 79th Academy Awards

4 min

Culture

Israeli films shine with multiple Oscar nominations

Israeli films Butcher’s Stain and Children No More earn Oscar nominations, joining other regional films spotlighting stories of conflict and resilience

Read time: 4 min.


Mark Ruffalo during the 'Mark Ruffalo Spotlight' panel at C2E2 at McCormick Place on March 1, 2020 in Chicago.

2 min

Culture

Over 1,200 artists refuse collaboration with Israeli film productions

Hundreds of film personalities, including Olivia Colman, Mark Ruffalo, and Javier Bardem, have signed a call to boycott Israeli festivals and production companies

Read time: 2 min.


Mia Schem on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival

2 min

Culture

Mia Schem barred from wearing hostage ribbon on Cannes' red carpet

Australian editor and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wore a jacket with the phrase “Stop Israel” and a shirt listing thousands of children allegedly killed in Gaza

Read time: 2 min.


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference in Jerusalem

1 min

Politics

Court rejects petition to bar screening of 'The Bibi Files'

The film contains materials under gag order from investigations into alleged corruption by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Read time: 1 min.


Benjamin Netanyahou

2 min

US / Canada

New film to feature Netanyahu corruption probe recordings

According to US reports, "The Bibi files," which will be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, documents Netanyahu's investigations and reveals details under gag order in Israel

Read time: 2 min.


L'acteur Alain Delon à Cannes en 2019

3 min

Culture

French film legend Alain Delon passes away aged 88

The actor leaves behind a major cinematic legacy and a personality that managed to captivate as well as divide his audience throughout his career

Read time: 3 min.


Actor Donald Sutherland poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Burnt Orange Heresy' at the 76th edition of the Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

2 min

Culture

Hollywood screen legend Donald Sutherland dies at 88

Star of ‘MASH,’ ‘Klute’ and ‘Hunger Games,’ died in Miami after a long illness

Read time: 2 min.


Cate Blanchett poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Apprentice' at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 20, 2024.

2 min

Culture

Cannes 2024: Cate Blanchett's dress appears to show solidarity with Gaza

Back in November, the Australian actress called for humanitarian ceasefire in the Strip

Read time: 2 min.


Laura Blajman-Kadar, a survivor of the October 7 massacre, attends the Cannes Festival wearing a yellow dress decorated with photographs of Israeli hostages

5 min

Europe

Cannes 2024: Where is Israel?

Laura Blajman-Kadar, a survivor of the October 7 massacre, walked the red carpet wearing a dress designed to showcase the Israeli hostages held by Hamas

Read time: 5 min.


The Oscar statues are placed backstage during the 79th Academy Awards

3 min

US / Canada

Israeli animated film "Letter to a Pig" earns Oscar nomination

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 10, with "Barbie," "Killers of the Flower Moon," and "Oppenheimer" vying for best picture

Read time: 3 min.


A file photo of pro-Palestinian supporters holding banners

2 min

Culture

Top docu fest apologizes after endorsing call for Israel's destruction

'IDFA would like to clearly state that we understand that the slogan was hurtful, and sincerely apologize for how this happened'

Read time: 2 min.


British actor Sir Michael Gambon attending the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 in central London.

2 min

Culture

Michael Gambon, Dumbledore from Harry Potter films, dies aged 82

The legendary British actor was widely known for his role as the Hogwarts headmaster in the popular "Harry Potter" film series

Read time: 2 min.


Film Festival

4 min

Culture

Israel: Bedouin city Rahat to host 2nd International Film Festival in February

Numerous panels, debates and discussions will also be held around cinema culture

Read time: 4 min.


FILE - Zar Amir-Ebrahimi poses at the photo call for the film "Holy Spider" at the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

3 min

International

Israeli and Iranian filmmakers unite in Venice for collaboration

The film tells the compelling story of an Iranian judo star who courageously challenges her government's directive to avoid competing against Israeli athletes

Read time: 3 min.


Le réalisateur Saeed Roustaee

3 min

Iran & Eastern States

Iranian director sentenced to prison for showing film at Cannes

Roustaee and Norouzbeigui were found guilty of "contributing to opposition propaganda against the Islamic system" in Iran

Read time: 3 min.


William Friedkin brandit le Lion d'or spécial décerné pour l'ensemble de sa carrière à la Mostra de Venise, le 29 août 2013

3 min

Culture

William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist,' dies at 87

'I thought it was a film about the mystery of faith ... but I had no intention of making it a horror film,' Friedkin had said

Read time: 3 min.


Palestinian children watch a movie at a pop-up open-air cinema at the beach in Gaza City, Gaza.

2 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

Gaza open-air cinema a breath of fresh air for Palestinians

The 'Cinema of the Sea' festival screened some 15 films over two weeks, many of them with Palestinian actors or producers

Read time: 2 min.


Le réalisateur israélien Guy Nattiv au Festival du film américain de Deauville, le 8 septembre 2019

3 min

Culture

First movie co-directed by Iranian, Israeli to premiere at Venice Film Festival

The script was written by Israeli director Guy Nattiv and Iranian-French actress and director Elham Erfani

Read time: 3 min.


Israel's President Isaac Herzog (L), First Lady Michal Herzog (R), and Helen Mirren in Jerusalem.

4 min

Culture

Israel’s Herzog hosts Helen Mirren, star in Golda Meir biopic

Mirren was in Israel to attend the Jerusalem Film Festival where the film ‘Golda’ was screened, in which she portrays former Israeli PM Gold Meir

Read time: 4 min.


French film director Claire Denis leaves after a press conference during the International Film Festival of Panama at the La Compañia hotel in Panama City.

2 min

Culture

Pro-Palestinian NGOs call on French directors to quit Jerusalem film fest jury

'Would you have agreed to chair and participate in a jury at a film festival sponsored by the Russian state?' three Pro-Palestinian groups ask in an open letter

Read time: 2 min.


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