Director Mohammed Bakri ordered to pay $55,000 to reservist appearing in the film, which suggests Israeli soldiers committed war crimes in Jenin during Operation Defensive Shield
Director Samira Saraya explains why she had to cast herself in the lead role and why she’s fed up with the depictions of Arab women in Israeli cinema
The unusual shape of a hill near Jerusalem prompted an Israeli archaeologist to conduct an excavation there with surprising findings
As Avi Weissblei’s film shows, people drove around in this plastic box in the ‘60s and ‘70s while the founder was tainted by suspicions of corruption and big-money ties with government
'Every day he continues in his role brings him and Israel closer to a disaster, the likes of which we have never seen, and hopefully never will,' artists write to president, Supreme Court president, attorney general and Shin Bet chief
Israel Film Fund, Sam Spiegel Film and Television School ink cooperation pact with Abu Dhabi Film Commission which includes joint training and workshops
An award-winning artist has rival Israeli and Palestinian diggers searching for the Ark of the Covenant under the West Bank separation barrier in her latest comic book
From meeting the Incredible Hulk in Tel Aviv to seeing a Palestinian boy die in a terror attack, Sabra represented the Israeli angle in American comics
Streaming service Izzy wants to let those outside Israel watch films, documentaries and TV shows that showcase Israeli talent. Co-founder Josh Hoffman explains how a Birthright trip led to his new venture
Thousands join Jerusalem rally demanding compensation for unemployed arts and culture workers
An Israeli director's semi-experimental documentary 'American Trial: The Eric Garner Story' imagines the trial that never was
'Providing incentives to institutions for appearing in the settlements harms the principle of equality,' justices rule, in blow to Culture Minister Miri Regev
A new documentary captures the reactions of a young woman as she watches video clips of the Israeli army in the Palestinian territories. But can filmed footage really penetrate our preconceived ideas?
Fury and vilification have been the lot of actor and director Mohammad Bakri ever since he made his 2002 documentary ‘Jenin, Jenin,’ which criticized Israel’s army. Now he’s back in court to defend his work – and name
Thousands of producers, directors and actors who work in TV and film in Israel have lost their livelihood. Haaretz spoke to five who are trying to keep the creative juices flowing in the face of an uncertain future
Children who grew up as Israeli but were sent back to South Sudan now need to adjust to a life without running water or electricity. A new documentary tells their stories, and that of the Israeli who wishes to change their lives through art
The first season of the new series, based on Ronen Bergman’s book Rise and Kill First, will focus on the killing of senior Hezbollah leader Imad Mughniyeh
'Ajami' director Yaron Shani's new trilogy creates an experience that is as intriguing as it is moving
Shai Glick has used his keyboard and his connections to block performances and exhibitions in Israel. ‘When I silence Dareen Tatour, I’m fighting for human rights,’ he tells Haaretz
Ivgy was accused of stroking the complainant’s bare back and putting his hand under her camisole. When the woman, A., objected, he responded: 'An opening calls to a thief'
The French have always stood by Polanski, despite several rape claims against him. Then the director compared himself to Alfred Dreyfus – and suddenly things changed
The announcement for the annual ceremony honoring David Ben-Gurion bore the Culture Ministry logo though it denied any involvement
Screening comes after film was pulled from festival lineup following request from culture minister ■ Police ask for screening to be halted, citing tense atmosphere
Deputy attorney general says cancellation 'violates freedom of expression'; culture minister called for the cancellation of the showing of 'Lea Tsemel, Advocate,' which she claims glorifies terrorists
The new regional funds are a result of policy change by Culture Minister Miri Regev who says the initiate will diversify 'the range of voices in Israeli society'
New regional film funds initiated by Culture Minister Miri Regev include one in the territories, aimed at resident Jewish artists. While one producer decries funding ‘distributed to people of one nationality or religion,’ another welcomes the boon for right-wingers
A Documentary from inside Gaza and an animated film on the life of Luis Buñuel are just two of Haaretz’s recommendations for the October festival
Legendary sex therapist Ruth Westheimer tells Haaretz – in Hebrew – about the limits of the #MeToo movement, Judaism's contribution to sex theory, and the documentary about her that's now hitting Israel
Sameh Zoabi takes flak from both sides for his films like the current ‘Tel Aviv on Fire.’ He tells Haaretz why it's best to turn the gloom into satire
Documentaries on Montgomery Clift, drag queens and transgender teens are as thrilling as features exploring the lives of members of the community