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Neta Ariel is the writer and director of the film “A Mirror for the Sun”. She is also the director of the Ma’ale School for Film and Television in Jerusalem. She was named Woman of the Year in 2015 by Emunah, a social welfare organization in Israel
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A Mirror for The Sun documents a harrowing adventure of the IDF’s first-ever Orthodox combat navigator, Tamar Ariel. After her military service, Tamar Ariel wishes to broaden her experiences and understanding of the world. She joins a multinational group of hikers who have decided to brave the mountain ranges of Nepal. After reaching the summit, the group is hit with an unexpected snow storm and are forced into a struggle for survival in one of the world’s harshest climates. This documentary is a captivating story of exceptional achievement and a testament to the power of humanity.
A documentary featuring a seldom-told, thought-provoking story of revenge. 6 million Jews are dead, but by 1946, just a handful of Nazis face trial. Most of the guilty will never face justice. For many of Hitler’s victims, this is not enough. Based on previously unheard recordings and exclusive interviews with those involved—all of whom are over 90—this film tells the story of a secret organization of Holocaust survivors who decide to take matters into their own hands. Assembled by the warrior-poet Abba Kovner, their aim is “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a life for a life.”
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Before leaving for Germany where he will undergo irreversible surgery, Liam reflects on his previous female identity.
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A heartfelt and funny intergenerational road trip drama from a veteran Israeli-Argentinean filmmaker. When divorced Israeli dad Roberto finds himself on a spontaneous family trip from Israel to Brazil for the World Cup, with his Brazilian father, a soccer fanatic possibly, and his disinterested 12-year old son, what could possibly go wrong?
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Frankfurt, 1946. David Bermann and his friends have survived the Holocaust, escaped the Nazi regime and are now dreaming of leaving for America. But how will they get the money in these tough post-war times? The smooth-talking businessman focuses on what the Germans now need most: fine bed linens nicely wrapped in amusing stories! The six talented entertainers go from home to home, praising German housewives with chutzpah. Business flourishes and a bright new future can be seen in the horizon. But questions about Bermann‘s past catch up with him. Why does he have two passports? What about his visit to Hitler‘s mountain retreat? Could he have collaborated with the Nazis?
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“From Cairo to the Cloud” tells the gripping story of the discovery and significance of the Cairo Geniza, a vast treasure trove of manuscripts hidden for centuries in the “geniza,” or sacred storeroom, of an ancient synagogue in Old Cairo. The Cairo Geniza is the largest cache of Jewish history ever found, illuminating over a thousand years of Jewish, Christian and Moslem life in the heart of the Islamic world.
Adapted from the novel of the same name by Israeli author Meir Shalev, Esau follows a 40-year-old writer who returns to his family home after half a lifetime to face the brother who stole both his love and livelihood. The story is a modern twist on the biblical story of Jacob and Esau in the book of Genesis. Featuring acclaimed actor Harvey Keitel.
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For the first time, intimate interviews with the show’s creators reveal how the tremendous success and worldwide impact of Fiddler on the Roof is most appropriately viewed through the lens of the social upheaval and change in mid-20th century America. As the film shows, the true wonder of wonders and miracle of Fiddler is that audiences world-wide have, for the last half century, claimed the story as their own. This remarkable documentary explores a variety of international productions of the show, detailing how individuals of many cultures see themselves represented as residents of Anatevka.
Screening: Wednesday, 6 November, 9:15pm
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Tovah Feldshuh recreates her Tony Award-nominated performance as Golda Meir in this masterpiece—which has won the “Audience Award” in all ten of the competitive film festivals in which it has been screened. The rise of Golda Meir from Russian schoolgirl to Prime Minister of Israel is one of the most thrilling and amazing stories of the 20th Century.
Winner of the following 2019 Audience Choice Awards:
Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival
Pittsburgh Jewish Film Festival,
Charlotte Jewish Film Festival
Honolulu Jewish Film Festival
New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
New Jersey Jewish Film Festival
Winnipeg Jewish Film Festival
Dayton Jewish Film Festival,
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Through the heroic story of a rabbi known as “The Admor of Sanz-Klausenburg,” this documentary presents the complex relationship between ultra-Orthodox Jews and the memory of the Holocaust. Through rare archival footage and interviews it reveals the ways we experience the revival and spiritual victory over the Nazis and pass it on to the ensuing generations, while dealing with the biggest question of all—where was God during the Holocaust?
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In the last few days of her pregnancy, a terrified mother-to-be kidnaps a maternal stranger for an afternoon of high jinks.
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Explore the life and legacy of Joseph Pulitzer, the father of modern journalism. Joseph Pulitzer spoke of “fake news” and highlighted the dangers of the suppression of news long before current threats to press freedom. How did Joseph Pulitzer, once a penniless young Jewish immigrant from Hungary, come to challenge a popular president and fight for freedom of the press as essential to democracy? Narrated by Adam Driver and with Liev Schreiber as the voice of Pulitzer, Tim Blake Nelson as the voice of Teddy Roosevelt and Rachel Brosnahan as the voice of Nelly Bly.
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“King Bibi” explores Benjamin Netanyahu’s rise to power, relying solely on archival footage of his media performances over the years: from his days as a popular guest expert on American TV, through his public confession of adultery, and his mastery of the art of social media. From one studio to another, ‘Bibi’ evolved from Israel’s great political hope, to a controversial figure whom some perceive as Israel’s savior, and others – as a cynical politician who will stop at nothing to retain his power.
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Laces tells the story of a complicated relationship between an aging father and his special-needs son, whom he abandoned while he was still a young boy. Reuben’s kidneys are failing and his son Gadi wants to donate one of his own kidneys to help save his father’s life. However, the transplant committee objects to the procedure claiming that Reuben, acting as Gadi’s sole legal guardian, does not have the right to authorize such an invasive procedure. Gadi, who recently lost his mother, is afraid of losing his father as well. He feels he finally has the chance to do something meaningful; to become a man and stand on his own.
Director: Shulamit Lifshitz | Israel | 2018 | Short / Comedy | Hebrew | English subtitles | 6 mins
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One man’s attempt to marry off his daughter—the Jerusalem way.
Neta Ariel, Director of the Ma’ale School for Film and Television in Jerusalem. She was named Woman of the Year in 2015 by Emunah, a social welfare organization in Israel.
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Set in the Hasidic enclave of Borough Park, Brooklyn, “93Queen” follows a group of tenacious Hasidic women who create the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New York City. With unprecedented insider access, “93Queen” offers a unique portrayal of a group of women who are taking matters into their own hands to change their community from within.
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A troubled teen’s desperate efforts to unite his broken family spin out of control in this modern Greek tragedy nominated for ten Israeli Academy Awards including Best Film. Almost everything in 15-year-old Eli’s life is on the brink of disaster. Overweight and dealing with an eating disorder, he lives in a seedy Tel Aviv neighborhood with his mother and her possessive husband, two ex-junkies preoccupied with living a normative life, while his alcoholic father is an unemployed artist and street philosopher. Eli tries to escape his parents’ fate and be a responsible adult. A beautifully acted examination of anguished characters fighting to overcome their circumstances
Parent Advisory: Disturbing content and nudity
Please note: This film is not suitable for children under 16.
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Menachem, a former frontman for a rock band, is now religious, and a father to a six-year-old. When his daughter is diagnosed with cancer, he must find a creative solution to fund the expensive treatments. He reunites his band for one last tour. The journey to save his daughter exposes old wounds and allows him to reconnect with his secular past, paving the road to his own redemption. This Israeli drama is a poignant and probing story of religion and rock and roll.
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A Jewish American woman and an Ethiopian refugee reconcile Austria’s past with its present.
Director: Joel Pearlgut | Australia | 2019 | Short / Comedy | English | 10 mins
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The Sachs are running late to their cousin’s wedding when their driver lets loose a bizarre, anti-Semitic rant.
Director: Aleeza Chanowitz | Israel | 2018 | Short / Drama | Hebrew | English subtitles | 17 mins
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Elka tries to prove that her best friend Daniela will still need her once she’s married, especially for her great knowledge about sex.
Please note: This film is not suitable for children under 16.
Director:Baruch Rosenstein | Israel | 2018 | Short / Drama | Hebrew | English subtitles | 15 mins
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Director: Baruch Rosenstein | Israel | 2018 | Short / Drama | Hebrew | English subtitles | 15 mins
Director: Uriya Hertz | Israel | 2016 | Short / Drama | Hebrew | English Subtitles | 20 mins
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Sometimes a girls’ in-laws can be much too loving and supportive.
Director: Sameh Zoabi | Luxembourg / Belgium / Israel / France | 2018 | Dramatic Comedy | Arabic / Hebrew | English Subtitles | 100 mins
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Deadline to book your seat: Friday, 1 November at 12 Noon
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Taking a job way beyond his pay grade, Salam becomes a writer on the Israeli Arab hit show, “Tel Aviv on Fire”. His career advances until he has creative differences with the show’s financial backers as to how the series will end. Told with humor and understanding of the difficulties Arabs and Israelis face living together in a small country, this film addresses the similarities and differences between the two cultures. Caught in the middle between two sets of ideas, how will Salam resolve his conflicts?
Winner of multiple film festival awards, including from Seattle, Venice, Haifa, and Tokyo, this is not to be missed. Using humor to tackle serious issues, this award winning film is a great opener for this year’s 20th anniversary Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival.
Director: Yonatan Shehoah | Israel | 2018 | Short / Action / Drama | Hebrew | English subtitles | 17 mins
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Director: Bentzi Avtzon | Israel | 2018 | Drama/Narrative | English | 34 mins
DOUBLE FEATURE with ‘Hidden Face’ followed by a Q&A with the director: Bentzi Avtzon
Screening: Sunday, 3 November, 12:30pm
Bentzi Avtzon was born and raised in Hong Kong, he now lives in Philadelphia.
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A touching film that tells the story of Yoram Raanan, an American-Israeli artist, as he rebuilds following a sudden fire that destroyed forty years of work. It’s a story about resolve in the face of loss, but also about faith, family and searching for a sense of place.
Director: Uriya Hertz | Israel | 2016 | Short / Drama | Hebrew | English Subtitles | 20 mins
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Director: Itamar Chen | Israel | 2019 | Documentary | Hebrew | English Subtitles | 64 mins
Screening: Saturday, 9 November, 8:00pm
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Director: Eliran Malka | Israel | 2018 | Comedy/History | Hebrew | English Subtitles | 99 mins
Screening: Tuesday, 5 November, 7:00pm
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When Yakov Cohen’s daughter is expelled from school due to ethnic discrimination, he decides to fight back. It’s 1983 and Yakov, a printer in Jerusalem, is just a regular guy. He has no knowledge, no money, no connections and no political experience. But he does have the will and the passion to take action, and a belief that he and and other Sephardic Jews should be able to hold their heads up high. Yakov and his friends start the first ethnic political group in Jerusalem, with an operation characteristic of the people they represent: not the suit-wearing types, but rather the people working their way up from the bottom. An Israeli dark comedy inspired by real-life events.
Director: Rachel Elitzur | Israel | 2018 | Short / Drama / Romance | Hebrew | English subtitles | 19 mins
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Leah, an ultra-Orthodox woman who works in her widowed mother’s store, is ready for love, but her mother seems unwilling to let her go.
Director: Samuel Patthey | Switzerland | 2017 | Short / Documentary / Animation | Silent | 6 mins
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A young art student from Switzerland arrives for six months in Tel Aviv. Through drawing he will learn to analyze, understand and free himself to this contrasted environment.
Director: Roberta Grossman | USA | 2018 | Documentary | English | 95 mins
Screening: Monday, 4 November, 7:00pm
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In November 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto, a secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders decided to fight back. Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum and known by the code name Oyneg Shabes, this clandestine group vowed to defeat Nazi lies and propaganda not with guns or fists but with pen and paper. Now, for the first time, their story is told as a feature documentary. Who Will Write Our History mixes the writings of the Oyneg Shabes archive with new interviews, rarely seen footage and stunning dramatizations to transport us inside the Ghetto and the lives of these courageous resistance fighters.