Tag: Israeli Film

"Seven Blessings," an Israeli film, delves into the complex family dynamics and cultural tensions within a Moroccan Jewish family, highlighting traditions related to female fertility and familial relationships.
A Philadelphia-area movie theater was ordered by a court to screen an Israeli film, "The Child Within Me," after its Jewish director initially tried to cancel the screening due to protests and concerns over endorsing Israel's actions during the conflict with Hamas.
In a discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, several topics are covered, including the remarkable assembly of foreign ministers from various nations in Israel to discuss forming a mini-NATO alliance and the enduring popularity of the Israeli cult movie "Metzitzim" despite its dark themes.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss several topics.
Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes a shift in Israeli cinema from a focus on secular society to highlighting religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism.
Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes the shift in Israeli films over recent decades where religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism, has taken a prominent role, moving away from its earlier depiction as mere background scenery in secular Israeli society.
"The Wedding Plan" is a film directed by Rama Burshtein, known for her portrayal of the haredi community in movies like "Fill the Void."
Comedians Amy Poehler and Natasha Lyonne are adapting the hit Israeli film "Zero Motivation," which satirizes life in the IDF, for American television on BBC America.