Israeli Film

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Small town life and casual racism in 1960s Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

Turn Left at the End of the World, a whimsical comedy-drama by Avi Nesher, explores the immigrant experience in 1960s Israel through the lens of two families—one Indian and one Moroccan—relocated to a small Negev town.

0 Politics Television/Film

New documentary ‘The Bibi Files’ paints an unflattering portrait of Netanyahu. Will Israelis ever see it?

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 12 Sep

"The Bibi Files," a new documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, scrutinizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by using leaked interrogation footage from his ongoing corruption scandals.

0 Television/Film Israel

Critically acclaimed Israeli film offers great performances, family tension, and nostalgia for an unsavory past

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 29 May

"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.

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Court orders Philadelphia theater to screen Israeli film that it had cancelled in the face of protests

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 9 Apr

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.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Award-winning Israeli film 'Cinema Sabaya' tells story of Jewish and Arab women

What Matters Now · 23 Dec 2022

"Cinema Sabaya," an Israeli film by Orit Fouks Rotem, explores the lives and interactions between Jewish and Arab women participating in a video workshop, challenging stereotypes and creating a portrayal of realistic feminine characters.

0 Television/Film Culture

Film accelerator turns Israel from high-tech to content nation

What Matters Now · 3 Aug 2022

New Legend, a pioneering company in Israel, is revolutionizing the financing model for Israeli film and television production.

0 Politics Television/Film

The “New Worlds & Old” Edition

Promised Podcast · 31 Mar 2022

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.

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The “New Worlds & Old” Edition

Promised Podcast · 31 Mar 2022

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss several topics.

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OMG - Israeli Film Finds Religion

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Dec 2018

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.

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OMG - Israeli Film Finds Religion

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Dec 2018

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes a shift in Israeli cinema from a focus on secular society to highlighting religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism.

0 Television/Film Communities

Crazy-Beautiful Startup

Sarah Rindner in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Jun 2017

"The Wedding Plan" is a film directed by Rama Burshtein, known for her portrayal of the haredi community in movies like "Fill the Void."

0 Television/Film Israel

Amy Poehler and Natasha Lyonne Adapting Hit Israeli Film ‘Zero Motivation’ for American Television

Jesse Bernstein in Tablet · 5 Jul 2016

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.

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Our Cats, Our Horas Ep. 14

Unorthodox · 5 Nov 2015

This episode of Unorthodox features journalists and poets discussing the intricate dynamics of Jewish identity and influence, both in politics and personal life.

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