Films for English Speakers

The war between good and evil finds a new hero in the form of Luke Skywalker sent by the Force to rescue Princess Leia, who is leading a rebellion against an evil empire. New Hope is a sweeping and thrilling adventure, a cultural phenomenon that has not lost any of its magic.

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city in order to reclaim what’s rightfully hers. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. 

My older brother got in trouble. Again. I can no longer ignore his issues that seem to take over my life. As silence breaks, I discover the relationships  in my family, mainly with my mom, have been shaped by an unspoken word - Autism.

As the pursuit of the rebels gathers momentum, Luke is caught in a devastating trap, and surprising revelations about Darth Vader are revealed. While most sequels hardly live up to expectations, the next chapter in the adventure sets new standards and brings to the screen emotional depth and astounding cinema-making.   

For extreme Jewish sects in Jerusalem, he is considered a martyr; for radical gays in Amsterdam, a groundbreaking forefather; in the eyes of Zionists - a threat. Who are you and who killed you, Jacob Israel de Haan?

Ze is a timid 17-year-old shaman. He studies hard at school to succeed in the cold, callous society of modern Mongolia, while communing with his ancestral spirit to help those in his community. But when Ze encounters Maralaa, his senses are awakened and another reality manifests.

The life of a small community living in harmony with nature is jolted when a tourism company from Tokyo wants to establish a luxury resort village. Ryosuke Hamaguchi presents a seemingly humble film and, in his unique cinematic way, succeeds to delve deeply into the soul of his heroes.

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister that has worked her way up to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Jodie Comer makes her sold out West End debut in this award winning play.

film version of Peter Shaffer’s highly acclaimed play about the rivalry between the composer Salieri and the musical genius Mozart. Winner of 8 Oscars, including best film, best actor, best director and best screenplay.

An officer in the French army returns to his village and discovers that his wife has joined the Resistance. When the Germans try to locate the members of the Resistance, it will be impossible to be indecisive. Claude Chabrol presents a historical drama that captures the entire French society.

An exhilarating thriller about a man mistaken by spies for a non-existent American Intelligence agent. Unparalleled escapist entertainment, North by Northwest is a tour de force of cinema that should not be missed. 

Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation. Tickets: 75 NIS / Members: 50 NIS