Other Israel Film Festival

12/29/2024

One thing is certain: Audiences are eager to see these diverse stories of Jewish life from Israel and around the world.

12/18/2024

After a sold-out screening at Other Israel, The Bibi Files is Shortlisted for the Oscars' Best Documentary Award. Check it out virtually and don't miss the conversation on our youtube channel. https://other-israel-festival.jolt.film/watch/the-bibi-files?utm_source=partner-misc&utm_medium=misc&utm_campaign=other_israel_film_fest&utm_term=18-99_a_sft_ww_partner&utm_content=misc_na_misc_social_promo_kit_v1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIVQv1onhE

Dive deep into the corruption, power struggles, and political drama within Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle with never-before-seen police interrogation footage.

12/12/2024

Great piece on our opening night film!

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12/11/2024

One more great article on the festival:

A year after October 7, the Other Israel Film Festival offers an unmitigated demand for understanding, discussion, and openness to the “other.”

12/10/2024

https://lilith.org/2024/12/a-new-york-film-festival-focuses-on-israelis-and-palestinians/

A year after October 7, the Other Israel Film Festival offers an unmitigated demand for understanding, discussion, and openness to the “other.”

12/10/2024

Closing the festival tonight:

Michael Winterbottom's ambitious film 'Shoshana' sets a passionate love story against a volatile political backdrop.

12/09/2024

Please join us for our pre-screening Closing Night reception in the JCC lobby at 6pm! Screening will be followed by a Q+A. | This gripping historical thriller from legendary British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom weaves a story of star-crossed love with one of political radicalization.

12/08/2024

Packed day of moving events at Other Israel Film Festival join us for more today:
Sunday
1pm The Path Forward @ Brooklyn Heights Synagogue
1pm Activism in the US and the Commitment to Nuance: A Conversation with Israelis for Peace NYC Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
2:30pm The Checkpoint Women: Memories
4:30pm Egypt, a Love Song
6:30pm The Bibi Files(Sold Out)

Monday
5:30 Palestinian Citizens of Israel in a Post-October 7 World: A Conversation with the Abraham Initiatives
7pm A Very Narrow Bridge

Tuesday
Closing Night: Shoshana

Get your tickets at www.otherisrael.org
All screenings at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan unless otherwise noted.

12/06/2024

Other Israel Film Festival 2024

12/05/2024

The 18th annual Other Israel Film Festival 2024 opens tonight! Don’t miss it.

Last year’s festival, which was scheduled for early November, was indefinitely postponed following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

12/04/2024

https://www.haaretz.com/life/film/2024-12-04/ty-article-magazine/.premium/nys-other-israel-film-festival-shows-nuanced-stories-in-a-time-of-war-and-extremes/00000193-91d8-dfe8-a5db-fbf960890000

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12/03/2024

Other Israel Film Festival 2024 opens Thursday. Opening night is sold out. Don't miss more screenings and conversations and our closing night film by Michael Winterbottom.
www.otherisrael.org

12/02/2024

The Very Narrow Bridge premieres at Other Israel Film Festival 2024 following paths from devastating trauma to courageous activism. Check out the full lineup at www.otherisrael.org

12/01/2024

Dana Ivgy - דאנה איבגי Stars in the facinating Docu-Drama - Savoy at Other Israel Film Festival 2024
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11/29/2024

Iris Zaki returns with her personal story Egypt, A Love Song at Other Israel Film Festival 2024

11/27/2024

Don't miss this amazing documentary by Tamara Baruch only at Other Israel Film Festival 2024

Presented Dec 5-10, 2024, virtually and in-person.

11/25/2024

The Path Forward by Academy award winner cohen about Arabs and Jews standing together for peace.

Presented Dec 5-10, 2024, virtually and in-person.

11/22/2024

Don't miss TV Series by Sayed Kashua ,سيد قشوع, סייד קשוע about Bilingual Arab-Jewish School life.