Best Jewish Everything

Israeli movies have made a serious progress in the last decade. In recent years, Israeli movies have successfully captured fractions of the turbulent Israeli society with its complexity. Israeli movies have dealt with many issues, such as the orthodox society, the Israeli army, sexual orientation, prostitution and much more, showing the world that Israel is much more than a place of conflict.

Israeli movies have shown the world the normality of the Israeli society. In the beginning of the millennium, new high-quality Israeli movies have emerged that dealt with universal issues as love, family and lost.

Nina’s Tragedies (Hasonot Shel Nina), 2003
When this movie starring our very own talented Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer was released, it was received with much enthusiasm by the Israeli audience and the critics. This is a bitter sweet comedy that reflects life as they are with sensitivity and humor. Ayelet Zurer does a fantastic job in the leading role.

Broken Wings, 2002
A family is falling apart with the sudden death of the father. A bitter-sweet drama by Nir Bergman, one of Israel’s most talented directors and scriptwriters. Bergman also created In Treatment, a compelling Israeli drama that was adapted by HBO. Both the film and the TV are highly recommended.

Lost Islands
This is one of the best Israeli movies ever. Two twin Israeli brothers find out that it’s not so easy to fulfill your  dreams.

Intimate Grammar (HaDikduk Hapnimi), 2010

This film is based on a novel by the highly acclaimed Israeli author David Grossman.

Turn Left at the End of the World (Sof Ha’Olam Smola), 2004

A very enjoyable film by well known director, Avi Nesher.  As a family from India moves in to a desert neighborhood in Southern Israel in the 1960′s, the family’s eldest, beautiful daughter discovers friendship and romance with the lovely local French girl.

Shlomi’s Stars ( Ha’Kochavim Shel Shlomi), 2003

16 years old Shlomi lives with his restless mother, his soldier brother and their ill grandfather. Although not doing well in school, Shlomi is a gifted cook and takes care of most household chores. One day, the school’s principal finds out Shlomi is actually a genius and tries to get him into a more suitable curriculum. However, Shlomi is more interested in taking care of his family and his new love interest, the beautiful girl next door.

Aviva My Love (Aviva Ahuvati), 2006

Aviva, a hard-working hotel cook in the small northern Israeli town of Tiberias, is on the brink of finally fulfilling her lifelong dream to become a writer.