Overview

Perched on the scenic slopes of Mount Zion, Jerusalem's two-screen art house cinema is an institution. Its regular program includes foreign and specialty films along with general releases, typically screening four different films daily. Every July, it hosts the Jerusalem Film Festival - Israel's answer to Cannes. The Israel Film Archive is housed in the basement and contains over 20,000 films, mainly of Jewish and Israeli interest. Cacao's café serves good quality Mediterranean snacks and meals.