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Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup, from Cannes winners to Steven Soderbergh

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First reported by Kan News · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

The Jerusalem Film Festival has announced the international program for its 43rd edition, running July 9 to 19. The lineup includes Cannes and Berlin winners, Steven Soderbergh’s new film, and a documentary on Noga Erez, while a Roberto Rossellini retrospective anchors the classics section.

  • 01The festival runs July 9 to 19, with the international program now revealed.
  • 02It opens with the Israeli film “Independence” by Moshe Rosenthal.
  • 03The slate includes Cannes, Berlin, and Karlovy Vary prizewinners plus major premieres.
  • 04Steven Soderbergh’s “The Christophers” stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel.
  • 05A Roberto Rossellini spotlight will headline the classics section.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup, from Cannes winners to Steven Soderbergh
N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup for 2026
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup, led by Cannes and Berlin winners
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Jerusalem Film Festival Unveils International Lineup for 43rd Edition
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its 43rd international lineup

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