Israeli filmmaker wins Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival
Nadav Lapid takes home prestigious prize for his film "Ha'Berech."
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Ukrainian film explores 'deep history' of Babi Yar massacre
"Babi Yar. Context" by Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa explores Nazi German massacre of 34,000 Jewish men, women, and children on Sept 29-30, 1941.
Israeli singer Noga Erez hits jarring note with BDS support
In interview with UK magazine, Erez, who has grown increasingly popular in Israel and overseas over the last year, says she believes "BDS did an important job in putting a spotlight on the situation."
Holocaust-themed musical becomes NYC's first world premiere since COVID
The play is inspired by the true story of a group of boys at the Terezin concentration camp, who created the longest-running underground publication of the Holocaust.
Right-wing rapper calls Gal Gadot a 'hypocrite'
"Wonder Woman" star under attack for social media posts about Pride 2021 while remaining too silent for some users during latest operation against Hamas in Gaza.
Israeli hit shows finally offered on North American cable TV
The Jewish Life TV network will also air the original new series "Inside Fauda" and "Inside Prisoners of War" with interviews with actors and directors about the making of both series.
Tarantino reveals his level of Hebrew after long stay in Israel
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the acclaimed director and his family spend a year in Israel, "the country that handled COVID best."
'Unorthodox' wins prestigious Peabody Award
The highly acclaimed miniseries starring Israeli actress Shira Haas is recognized as one of the most "compelling and empowering stories released across broadcast and streaming media in 2020."
Cannes Festival to feature 4 Israeli films
Nadav Lapid's "Ahed's Knee" and Eran Kolirin's "Let It Be Morning" will compete for the festival's most prestigious award the Palme d'Or.
Over 600 musicians sign petition calling for Israel boycott
Patti Smith, Roger Waters among those calling on artists to refuse to perform at "Israel's complicit cultural institutions." "We believe this is crucial to one day live in a world without segregation and apartheid," signatories say.