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Film Michael

This Michael Jackson biopic traces back the story of one of the greatest and most influential artists the world has ever known, from his beginnings in the Jackson 5 to his transformation into a visionary artist whose creative ambitions fueled his relentless pursuit to become the greatest performer in the world. The film stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael’s nephew) who phenomenally succeeds in recreating his uncle’s iconic dance moves and voice. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, produced by Oscar-winner Graham King (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), written by John Logan, and starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Miles Teller.

Artwork by Vered Aharonovitch, Girl with wings I Photo: Michael Liran

Exhibition Works and Days | The Tel Aviv Biennale of Craft and Design MUZA-Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv More than 200 artworks by Israeli artists are on show at the MUZA-Eretz Israel Museum’s third Tel Aviv Biennale of Craft and Design, this year themed “Works and Days”. Artworks made with every kind of material, art mediums and practices (ceramics, glass, textiles, video art, etc.), are on display across the museum grounds. Visitors are also invited to take part in the Biennale’s many guided tours, round tables and talks, as well as a variety of workshops and family activities. (Sponsored by the “Muza Project” by Phoenix and America Israel; curators: Henrietta Eliezer Brunner and Galit Gaon). Until November 30th, eretzmuseum.org.il/en

114 minutes, USA, 2026, in cinemas across Israel

Opera “Salome” | The Israeli Opera, Tel Aviv

Under the direction of Itay Tirna, the Israeli Opera is staging an impressive production of Richard Strauss’ opera based on the scandalous play by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of Princess Salome who’s famous “Dance of the Seven Veils” symbolizes the unbridled passion of a woman who refuses to give up her love. In an almost dystopian postmodern world, Strauss’ rich and complex music intensifies the drama in a work that is one of the most exciting and daring of the classical repertoire. With the participation of soloists from Israel and abroad. May 8-18, isreal-opera.co.il

Photo: Yossi Zwecker

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ATMOSPHERE MAY 2026