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Everyone can see themselves in the child hero of "Independence", even if their biographies have no point of overlap: that's what happens when a film gathers within it everything beautiful in Israel, and in the same breath easily exceeds the standard. Many, many local cinema icons can only envy Moshe Rosenthal.

With 16 Ophir Award nominations and a successful festival run, the new drama by Moshe Rosenthal brings Assi Cohen back to the big screen after a long absence and presents a shattering and extraordinary family story.

The 83rd Venice Film Festival opened tonight, with George Clooney receiving a lifetime achievement award at the opening ceremony. Here is what we thought about Danny Boyle's opening film about the founding of the British tabloid 'The Sun'.

Hawthorne Plaza closed back in 1999, but has since served as a filming location for music videos by stars, cinematic scenes by Spielberg, and a sought-after location for wild races in the "Fast & Furious" movies. Now it is finally being demolished to make way for a residential area.

The veteran film star and passionate supporter of Israel will present his successful satirical show in Tel Aviv. All the details.

The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival will take place from September 26 to October 3, 2026. The program features documentaries on Chaim Topol and Naomi Shemer, a film about the Black Panthers, and the final work of the late director Nitzan Giladi.

"Checkout" or "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"? "The Odyssey" or "Toy Story 5"? Mako has received the ticket sales data for the most prominent films of the summer in Israel, presented here for the first time. "There was a diverse and original offering, which brought cinema back to the cultural and current agenda."

After Tom Cruise announced that Anne Hathaway would star alongside him in the sequel to "Days of Thunder," Randy Quaid, who starred in the original film, criticized the casting. He labeled Hathaway a "leftist, WOKE" and claimed her selection was a "horrible choice" for the film's audience.

After the dizzying success of the first two parts, a beloved local trilogy returns to the screen with a surprising location abroad and a well-known Hollywood actor joining the cast.

Starring Robert De Niro, Netflix's "The Whisper Man" is a police thriller that attempts to venture into psychological territory but falls short. While the plot is predictable, the film's refusal to chase complex twists helps it maintain a grounded sense of realism.

The press conference of the jury at the Venice Film Festival has been canceled, with the official reason given by the organizers being a "scheduling conflict." However, the cancellation comes against the backdrop of a series of press conferences at major festivals where, in recent years, judges and creators have been asked repeatedly about the war in Gaza.

The legendary 79-year-old actress is being recognized for a career spanning more than five decades in Israeli cinema, television, and theater. The Ophir Awards ceremony will be held on September 9 at Cinema City, hosted by Shani Cohen and Adam Gabay. "When they told me about the win, I suddenly felt cold all over my body," the actress said, "truly goosebumps from the excitement."

Director Adrian Chiarella's Australian horror film explores the trauma of conversion therapy, reframing it as a story of exorcism. While the concept is strong and original, successfully exposing the horrors of such practices, the film ultimately falls short as a horror movie because it fails to deliver genuine scares.

Following the release of the trailer for the Ali G comeback film, criticism has been directed at Sacha Baron Cohen's character, with claims that it is "racist and outdated" — and a massive campaign is demanding that cinemas not screen the film at all.

Canadian actor and voice actor Peter Cullen, who for decades gave his voice to Optimus Prime from "Transformers" and Eeyore from "Winnie the Pooh", died at the age of 85. The cause of death was not released.

The big hits brought a large audience to the cinemas this summer - but also exposed how unpleasant watching a movie in an Israeli cinema can be: long lines, old chairs, dirt, constant noise, and ushers who are not always there when needed. While the audience returns to the cinema and prices climb, we went to check the situation - and found viewers who tell of an experience that is eroding: "The...

The British actor returns to the school of wizardry as Harry's best friend and will join the cast of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Broadway. He will make his stage debut in February 2027 and will perform in the production until the end of May. "Ron Weasley has been a part of me since I was 11, and I can't wait to meet him again at this stage of life," Grint said. "I'm excited."

With a budget of only 10 million dollars and a viral web phenomenon in the background, "Backrooms" broke the box office records of the A24 company. Now it lands on HBO Max.

British actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," has passed away at the age of 80, following a career spanning decades in film, television, and theater. In 2012, he suffered a stroke.

The Hollywood star was set to co-produce and star alongside Priyanka Chopra in the independent thriller Reset, but backed out just before filming began.

The degree will be awarded to the Haifa-born director in recognition of his contribution to Israeli and world cinema, for a unique cinematic language, and for his engagement with social and political issues. The university president: "He has turned the painful questions of Israeli society into a body of work that sparks thought and discourse."

The 2026 version of Peter Pan aroused great curiosity even before it hit the stage, mainly thanks to the return of the original star to the director's chair. What does the final result of this intriguing encounter look like?

The Venice Film Festival will screen NAZA, a new documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor, directors of the Oscar-winning "No Other Land". The film's synopsis describes "the systems behind the calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza". British-Jewish director Jonathan Glazer serves as executive producer.

Jason Statham plays a former cop turned security manager who sets out to hunt down his employer's killer, who has fled to a cargo ship where migrants are hiding. Another mid-budget action movie that joins the long list of formulaic films, and which accidentally leaked to streaming availability even before its theatrical release — which certainly did not help it.

American actor Michael Wright, known for his roles in the series "Oz" and the films "Sugar Hill" and "The Five Heartbeats", has passed away in California. His family has revealed the cause of death.

The Israeli director was interviewed by Variety magazine in honor of his film "Our Loves" being accepted to the prestigious Toronto Film Festival and addressed the claims against Israel in the world: "I highly doubt that the people saying this were on the ground and saw a genocide."

For almost 30 years, cinema audiences in Israel and around the world have been watching Spider-Man on the big screen. Alongside him, a long line of beloved superheroes, based on Marvel and DC comics, have appeared over the years. This journey began back in 1978 with "Superman" by director Richard Donner, starring Christopher Reeve in a role that became more identified with him than any other.

Indy Navarta, the star of the horror film "Obsession", has rapidly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after young actresses. Recently relatively unknown, she is now turning down multi-million dollar offers as she prepares for major new projects following her film's box-office success.

Creditors have taken control of MBS Group, a major supplier of production equipment for Hollywood studios, following its insolvency. The collapse highlights the ongoing impact of budget cuts across the entertainment industry.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film, an official Harry Potter pop-up will open at Dizengoff Center featuring interactive photo booths, family activities, and exclusive discounts.

Fifth departure from Walla Culture in three months: Dr. Avner Shavit, Walla's veteran film critic, announced his resignation after 16 and a half years. At the beginning of the month, Adi Gold was appointed as the section editor.

Captain Jack Sparrow may not have said his last word, but his next adventure may look completely different from everything we knew. Depp's possible return also marks a personal full circle.

Netflix has brought a new anime film to its subscribers, including the Israeli audience. While the fantasy premise inspired by Osamu Tezuka's manga sounds intriguing, the final result is disappointing, serving as yet another example of the streaming service prioritizing quantity over quality.

Disney has unveiled the first details for the third film in the series, set for a Thanksgiving 2027 release. The story will feature Anna and Kristoff's wedding, a mysterious villain, a new love interest for Olaf, and confirmation that a fourth installment is already in development.

The collaboration between J.J. Abrams and Anne Hathaway results in a tight 90-minute survival thriller. We explore how 80s nostalgia and family drama blend with hungry prehistoric predators.

Summer is drawing to a close, and movie theaters are offering their final seasonal releases. Among them is "End of Oak Street," a sci-fi horror film by director David Robert Mitchell, which attempts to brighten up the August heat with a story about a family suddenly transported to the Jurassic period.

A high-budget sci-fi action thriller from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot presents a family struggle for survival in a mysterious world, alongside a zany romantic comedy hitting screens this week.

The documentary work that moved the country won the grand prize at a prestigious film festival in the United States and continues its successful journey on the way to the Ophir Awards ceremony.

The creators of the new marital drama are distributing 400 tickets to couples where one partner served for an extended period, aiming to provide them with an evening of escapism and connection at a leading cinema chain across the country.