Cast: Albert Iluz

Direction Shemi Zarhin

Cast Oshri Cohen · Esti Zakheim · Arieh Elias · Aya Steinovitz

Synopsis Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2003) follows the life of Shlomi, a 16-year-old boy residing with his energetic mother, his brother who is a soldier, and their ailing grandfather. Despite his struggles in school, Shlomi possesses an exceptional talent for cooking and...

Direction Ronit Elkabetz · Shlomi Elkabetz

Cast Ronit Elkabetz · Simon Abkarian · Menashe Noy · Gabi Amrani

Synopsis Gett, the Trial of Viviane Amsalem (2014) delves into the intricate and protracted process of a marriage dissolution under the purview of a rabbinical court. In this legal framework, a Jewish marriage can only be terminated if the husband provides...

Direction Joseph Cedar

Cast Lior Ashkenazi · Shlomo Bar-Aba · Alma Zack · Aliza Rosen

Synopsis Footnote (2011) delves into the intense competition between a father and son, both distinguished professors in the Talmud department at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The son is driven by a compulsive need for validation and praise from academic institutions, while...

Direction Ronit Elkabetz · Shlomi Elkabetz

Cast Ronit Elkabetz · Albert Iluz · Yaël Abecassis · Simon Abkarian

Synopsis 7 Days (2008) unfolds in Israel during 1991, focusing on the Ohaion family as they grieve the loss of a family member. Adhering to tradition, close relatives congregate in the deceased's home for a week-long period of mourning. Initially, the...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Robert Mitchum · Rock Hudson · Ellen Burstyn · Fabio Testi

Synopsis The Ambassador (1984) follows the story of a contentious U.S. ambassador to Israel, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, who endeavors to address the complex Palestinian issue amidst criticism from various groups. The plot thickens when his wife becomes involved in a...

Direction Eli Ben-David

Cast Eli Ben-David · Héloise Godet · Ilay Lax · Florence Bloch

Synopsis The Attaché (TV Series) (2019) follows the story of Avshalom, a prosperous musician who moves to Paris with his wife Annabelle as she secures a new job in the city. Their initial excitement for a romantic year abroad is swiftly...

Direction Yoav Tzafir · Ruby Duenyas · Shirley Stern · Ofer Weitzman

Cast Galit Giat · Zvika Hadar · Zevulun Mosheashvili · Gadi Rabinowitz

Synopsis Shemesh (1997) revolves around the life of the eponymous protagonist and his bustling eatery, "The Empire of the Sun." The narrative unfolds through the interactions and dynamics among his close friends and dedicated employees, offering a humorous and engaging look...

Direction Oren Shtern

Cast Romi Aboulafia · Shlomo Bar-Aba · Albert Iluz · Mali Levi

Synopsis Zinuk BaAlia (2014) is a comedic drama that delves into the lives of the Geva family, a well-to-do clan residing in Jerusalem. The narrative unfolds when the family matriarch, Ora, falls into a coma following a severe car accident. In...

Direction Avi Nesher

Cast Adir Miller · Ori Hizkiah · Yhuda Levi · Yuval Scharf

Synopsis The Wonders (2013) explores the intricate bond between a Jerusalem street artist and an enigmatic, contemporary prophet who is confined in a deserted apartment across the alley. The narrative delves into the artist's creative journey and the prophet's cryptic messages,...

Direction Savi Gabizon

Cast Moshe Ivgy · Sharon Hacohen Bar · Sinai Peter · Keren Mor

Direction Roger Young

Cast Gila Almagor · Na'ama Amrani · G.W. Bailey · Mohammed Bakri

Synopsis Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levin Story (TV) (1991) chronicles the harrowing true events of Sis Levin, the spouse of CNN journalist Jerry Levin, who was kidnapped in Lebanon by Shiite extremists in 1984. The narrative delves into Sis...

Direction Ori Sivan · Arik Rothstein · Eytan Fox · Shiri Shahar

Cast Karin Ophir · Uri Banai · Ayelet Zurer · Sami Huri

Direction Eitan Gorlin

Cast Oren Rehany · Tchelet Semel · Saul Stein · Albert Iluz

Synopsis The Holy Land (2001) follows Mendy, a young man deeply engrossed in his Rabbinical studies, yet his spirit is restless with a profound curiosity about the world beyond the confines of Orthodox Judaism.

Direction Pini Tavger

Cast Yaakov Zada Daniel · Ana Dubrovitzki · Udi Razzin · Albert Iluz

Synopsis More Than I Deserve (2021) follows the journey of Pinchas, a 12-year-old boy, and his mother Tamara, a 39-year-old woman, as they navigate life as new immigrants from Russia. Pinchas often finds himself alone while Tamara diligently works to provide...

Direction Yossi Somer

Cast Yehezkel Lazarov · Ayelet Zurer · Yigal Naor · Orna Porat

Synopsis The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field (1997) follows the intertwined destinies of Hanan and Lea, whose fathers had vowed to unite them from birth, a pact witnessed by divine forces. However, Lea's father reneges on this promise, sparking a...

Direction Shmuel Hasfari

Cast Gila Almagor · Ronit Elkabetz · Eti Adar · Hana Azoulay-Hasfari

Synopsis Sh'Chur (1996) follows the journey of a teenager who has embraced Western culture and must navigate the complexities of her family's involvement in white magic. As she grapples with her heritage, she finds herself torn between her modern lifestyle and...

Direction Amos Kollek

Cast Moshe Ivgy · Ran Danker · Karen Young · Phyllis Somerville

Synopsis Restless (2008) follows the journey of Moshe (Moshe Ivgy), a man who, over two decades ago, grew disillusioned with his life in Israel, particularly his marriage and the unexpected pregnancy of his wife. Unable to envision himself as a father,...