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Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, a court blocked an Israeli minister's controversial plan to use crocodiles to guard a new prison.
The Jerusalem Film Festival is featuring a diverse range of films, including Vincent Grashaw's 'Gangland' which tells a Native American story. The festival's Israeli movies balance themes of excitement, sorrow, and war.
The 73rd Pula Film Festival officially opened with the screening of the film 'Svadba' (The Wedding) in a packed Arena. The event drew numerous attendees, including celebrities and politicians, to celebrate cinema.
The Jerusalem Film Festival has announced its lineup of Israeli films, while Studiocanal reported robust sales at Cannes for various titles.
Latvian actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots received the Best Actor award at the Jerusalem International Film Festival for his leading role in Viesturs Kairišs' feature film "Uļa". This marks the first international award for both the actor and the film.
Assaf Machnes's film 'Where to?' was awarded the top prize at the Jerusalem Film Festival, which distributed approximately NIS 1 million in prizes across its various Israeli and international competitions.
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival is set to return, featuring a selection of international films from Sundance and Cannes, alongside new Israeli premieres at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and Lev Smadar theater.
The Jerusalem Film Festival is set to open with Moshe Rosenthal’s film 'Tell Me Everything,' which previously had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, marking a significant return for Israeli feature films to that festival.
The head of the Jerusalem Film Festival, Roni Mahadav-Levin, has issued an open letter inviting Palestinian filmmakers to participate in next year's edition, emphasizing the diverse crowds in the cinemas.
A panel at the Jerusalem Film Festival expressed cautious optimism about the future of Israeli cinema following the events of October 7, highlighting the country's talent and strong film tradition.
The Jerusalem Film Festival has unveiled its international lineup, which includes feature films, documentaries, animated works, and experimental films, to be screened at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and Lev Smadar.