Films for English Speakers

In wintry Sokcho, 25-year-old Soo-Ha meets Frenchman Yan Kerrand, sparking questions about her identity and absent father. As they bond through food and art, a fragile connection forms in Koya Kamura's quiet, unconventional debut about love and belonging.

Bridget steals her husband's money and leaves New York. She meets Mike, he falls in love with her. But Mike has no idea about Bridget's past or her plans to use him to get rid of her husband. A modern, complex, and polished film noir.

Anne Fontaine's film explores the six years Maurice Ravel spent composing Boléro, highlighting his relationships with Ida Rubinstein, Misia Sert, and Marguerite Long. It captures the tension between passion and precision in his quest to create elegant, sensual music.

After witnessing the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, two musicians flee Chicago, posing as members of an all-girl band. Mayhem ensues as both fall for Sugar Cane and try to keep their true identities hidden. One of the best and most loved comedies of all time.

A television news crew documents a serious malfunction at a nuclear plant in California during an earthquake. The head engineer investigates the incident, grappling with his professional conscience. The China Syndrome is a superb film that skillfully blends ethical questions with an effective thriller.

Spike Lee's powerful film centers on an Italian pizzeria, which acts as a Caucasian and archaic settlement in the heart of an African-American neighborhood, when racial tensions explode on the hottest day of the year. Lee’s brilliant, enjoyable, and enthralling film seems as relevant as ever. 

Adam's Rib is considered the peak of Hepburn and Tracy’s collaborations. They play married lawyers on opposing sides of a murder trial, whose courtroom clash spills into their relationship. With a witty script, elegant direction, and standout performances, it’s a sharp, fast-paced romantic comedy classic.

Since her birth in 1950 in Naples, the beautiful Parthenope has captivated those around her while searching for her place in the world. Paolo Sorrentino delivers his signature cinematic style, blending nostalgia and reflection on freedom, Italy, and love in a love letter to his hometown.

An American woman visits Venice for the first time but feels lonely. She meets a local man in Piazza San Marco, and despite his marriage, they spend a few happy days together. Summertime offers a poignant cinematic experience, with a standout performance by Katharine Hepburn.

A romantic comedy about a man meeting his significant other’s parents for the first time, but with a twist that for 1967 was remarkably precarious – the couple is bi-racial. The result is a romantic tale with substance. 

Though The Apartment seems to be a harmless comedy, it is in fact a subversive and sharp look at Cold War corporate puritan America. Billy Wilder presents one of the most bittersweet, painful, and beautiful comedies ever made. 

Sharon D Clarke and Ncuti Gatwa star in a joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Directed by Max Webster, this hilarious tale of mistaken identities, romance, and social satire is filmed live at the National Theatre. Tickets: 75 NIS / Members: 50 NIS