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Israel Celebrates National Cinema Day With Discounted Tickets
Israel held its second annual Israeli Film Day on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, offering tickets to domestic films for a discounted price of 10 shekels. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sport alongside the Cinema Exhibitors Association, the initiative aimed to support local film production and make Israeli cinema accessible to the public.
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What happened
- 01Israel held its second annual Israeli Film Day on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, offering tickets for 10 shekels.
- 02The Ministry of Culture and Sport and the Cinema Exhibitors Association organized the event to support local cinema.
- 03A total of 37 Israeli films, including previews and festival hits, were screened in theaters nationwide.
- 04Major cinema chains, including Cinema City, Planet, Rav Hen, Hot Cinema, Lev, and Movieland, participated in the initiative.
- 05The award-winning drama "Independence," directed by Moshe Rosenthal, was featured as Israel's official Oscar submission.
- 06Other prominent films screened included the comedy "Good Boys 3" and "Kupah Rashit: The Movie."
- 07A previous iteration of the film day held in June 2026 attracted approximately 140,000 moviegoers.
The event featured 37 Israeli productions, including festival favorites, new releases, and preview screenings across major cinema chains such as Cinema City, Planet, Rav Hen, Hot Cinema, Lev, and Movieland, as well as cinematheques and independent theaters. The special 10-shekel pricing was valid only at box offices on Wednesday, with online purchases subject to additional fees.
Among the featured films was Moshe Rosenthal's family drama "Independence," which won 10 Ophir Awards and serves as Israel's submission for the Oscars. Other highlighted films included Avi Nesher's "Our Loves," Erez Tadmor's Haredi matchmaking comedy "Good Boys 3," "Kupah Rashit: The Movie," and "Jaffa Stories 2." Minister of Culture Miki Zohar emphasized the goal of promoting local cinema, following a successful previous event in June 2026 that drew approximately 140,000 viewers.
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