Israel
My Neighbour Adolf had within its DNA the potential for something good, but alas an inability to strike a consistent tone means the talents of its stars.
Ari Folman’s latest Where Is Anne Frank is a kaleidoscope of beautiful visuals and good intentions, even if some of them don’t exactly land.
The conflicts at the heart of Synonyms will resonate deeply, thanks to Lapid’s deeply personal storytelling and Mercier’s fiery performance.
The Golem is closer to a moody thriller than a horror – and although thematically interesting, still lacks the bite it sorely needs.
Doubtful proves to be an intelligent, intimate, and potent first feature for Israelian director Eliran Elya.
Samuel Maoz’s Foxtrot toys with our emotions, but that doesn’t mean it lacks any of its own. This is an energetic and structurally audacious jukebox of sensations, prioritising impulse over precision and thought over action.
In Between is a compelling study of Arab women in today’s Tel Aviv that’s delightful and eye-opening in equal measure.
Talya Lavie’s Zero Motivation is simultaneously funny, serious, sentimental, sarcastic, slapstick, and totally unique.
A Tale of Love and Darkness is a sincere and emotionally impactful viewing experience; a great directorial debut from Natalie Portman.
“I heard once somebody describing Zionism as a person escaping a burning building jumping out of the window and falling on somebody else’s head.” – Orly Noy, Israeli peace activist Colliding Dreams is a historical documentary exploring the history and ideas of Zionism, a nationalist movement of the Jewish community. The documentary examines Zionism in relation to the Jewish-Israeli occupation, a highly politically and religiously charged conflict between the Zionists and the Palestinians that continues until this day.
The Israel-Palestine conflict has been an enduring presence in our lives for generations now. Many know little about it, other than that it’s a perpetual and unfortunate situation with little hope for sustained resolution. They are unlikely to add significantly to that knowledge through a viewing of The Prime Ministers Part II: