Israeli Cinema Day Returns With 10 Shekel Tickets
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israeli Cinema Day will be held on October 14, 2026, offering tickets for Israeli films at a discounted price of 10 shekels. This is the second such event this year, following one in June that drew 140,000 viewers. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and Sport and various cinema and cultural bodies. Minister Miki Zohar expressed his commitment to supporting Israeli creators and making culture accessible.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli Cinema Day will offer all film tickets for 10 shekels on October 14, 2026.
- This is the second Israeli Cinema Day event in 2026, four months after the previous one.
- The June 2026 event attracted approximately 140,000 viewers, according to the Ministry of Culture.
- The initiative is a joint effort by the Ministry of Culture and Sport and cinema chains.
- Minister Miki Zohar aims to strengthen creators and make culture accessible to all Israelis.
Israeli Cinema Day is set to take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in cinemas across the country. The Ministry of Culture and Sport announced Sunday that tickets for a wide variety of Israeli films will be sold for a uniform price of 10 shekels.
This marks the second time the initiative is being held this year, occurring just four months after the previous event. According to Ministry data, the June 2026 Cinema Day attracted approximately 140,000 viewers.
The event is a collaborative effort involving cinema chains, cinematheques, creator unions, and other cultural organizations. Among the films scheduled for screening are the Ophir Award winner "Independence," "Yaffo Pictures 2," "Kupa Rashit: The Movie," "Good Boys 3," "The Jester," "Our Loves," "Hill 338," "Panther Double," and "Probability of Love."
Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar stated in anticipation of the event, "We will continue to work to strengthen creators and make culture accessible to all citizens of Israel." He encouraged the public to attend cinemas and support original Israeli productions.
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