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November 14, 2023

14 November | Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong

The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in HK would like to cordially invite you to the screenings of two Polish films during the 24th Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival Marcha68 directed by Krzysztof Lang and aFilipa directed by Michal Kwiecinski More details: https://hkjff.org/2023-films-a-z/ Facebook link Click here ...

November 14, 2023

12 November | HKHTC | Screenings of HKHTC-supported films at HKJFF

See you later today in the screenings of HKHTC-supported films at HKJFF The Hong Kong Holocaust & Tolerance Centre is pleased to supportA a number of Holocaust-themed films as part of theA 24thA Hong Kong Jewish Film FestivalA taking placeA 11-19A November 2023. These public screenings will take placeA in personA at theA Golden Scene CinemaA at 2 Catchick St, Kennedy Town. Please see the list below for film descriptions. We hope you will be able to join us this year.A Please visit the film festival websiteA hereA and get your tickets through thisA link! The Return of the Violin (Sunday, 12A November, 12:00pm) A young Jewish boy [Bronislaw Huberman] from Czestochowa, Poland, plays the violin with such virtuosity that a nobleman gifts him a 1731 Stradivarius, which he later plays in front of composer Johannes Brahms. While playing at Carnegie Hall in 1936 Hubermanas violin is stolen. Forced to flee Europe at the onset of World War II, he emigrates to Israel where he establishes the Israeli National Orchestra (the present day Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra) and rescues hundreds of Jewish musicians from Nazi Europe. In this documentary, American violinist Joshua Bell reveals the compelling story of the violin, which was only recovered in 1985. The ConspiracyA (Sunday, 12A November, 1:50pm) This startling animated documentary addresses an insidious, centuries-old conspiracy theory that continues to rear its ugly head today: the idea that Jews have a secret international plot to control the world. Filmmaker Maxim Pozdorovkin and a host of talented voice actors including Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Jason Alexander, and Ben Shenkman connect the dots of hate and fear, walking us through almost 250 years of antisemitic ideology, and focusing on how times of uncertainty give rise to hatred and increase anxieties in marginalized populations. Link to trailerA here. A Alla Vita,The Man in the BasementA (Sunday, 12A November,...

November 14, 2023

2 November | France in Hong Kong | What’s On | A 4 French Films at the 24th Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival [fr]

4 French Films at the 24th Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival The Hong Kong Jewish Film festival, Asiaas first festival showcasing the best Jewish-themed films from around the world, celebrates its 24th edition in 2023. Four French productions and coproductions supported by the Consulate General of France are part of the lineup. As for every of its editions, the Consulate general of France is happy to support theA Hong Kong Jewish Film FestivalA in its endeavor to promote the talent of Jewish filmmakers and shade light on stories involving the community around the world. For this 24th edition, the festival features two French feature films and two French coproductionas as part of its rich lineup. We canat wait for the audience in Hong Kong to discover these four unique stories: A The Man in the BasementA (LaHomme dans la cave), 2021, by Philippe Le Guay Sunday 12 Nov 2023, 5:20pm, at Golden Scene cinema Synopsis: After a Jewish couple in Paris sells their basement storage unit to a former history teacher (aThe Intouchablesaa FranAois Cluzet), they discover his secret life as an antisemitic conspiracy theorist. As the couple struggles to rescind the sale, the buyer befriends their naive teenage daughter. Book your tickets now A A The AccusationA (Les Choses Humaines), 2021, by Yvan Attal Thursday 16 Nov 2023, 8:30pm, at K11 Art House Synopsis: This intriguing film challenges the very timely #MeToo debate narrative. Should all rape victims be believed no matter what? Does the accused always deserve to be sentenced to the maximum punishment? How does public discussion influence our views? By showing us the different perceptions that Mila and Alex have of what happened, but also examining how two very different cultures and lifestyles cross paths over one night, weare left with the question awhich version of their stories is the truth?a A A Alla Vita, 2022, Italy &...

November 14, 2023

2 November | GAFENCU / What’s On | A Whatas on? | Things to do this November in Hong Kong

BYA NEIL DOLBY Nov 02, 2023 Jewish Film Festival Asiaas flagship Jewish festival has gone from strength to strength and now offers a magnificently diverse range of films showcasing Jewish life. The number of filmmakers keen for their work celebrating the Jewish tradition to be showcased in Hong Kong has grown, with 21 features, documentaries and short films able to be enjoyed. When:A 11-19 November Where:A Golden Scene Cinema, Kennedy Town How much:A From $110 per film; all access pass HK$1,800 For more information:A hkjff.org Full article in English: Click here ...

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November 9, 2023

9 November | La French Radio | Podcast & Article | 24th Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

Founded in 2000, the festival runs from Saturday November 11 to Sunday November 19, 2023 - Most screenings will take place at Golden Scene Cinema in Kennedy Town.A Eli Bitan, president of the festival, and Jean-Philippe Gry, member of the organizing committee, answer our questions in this special year for the festival.A We listen. More than 20 feature films, comedies, documentaries and short films from different countries, including Israel, France, USA, Ukraine and Italy The themes range from friendship to politics and offer insight into worlds and people not usually accessible to viewers. The film festival offers an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the many facets of Jewish culture and discover connections across similarities. Emotion and tribute The 24th edition of the festival with theA multi-award-winning filmA SHTTL , screening followed by a presentation and discussion with its director, Frenchman Ady Walter, present for the occasion at the MCL Cinema Cyberport. But before and added to the initial program a broadcast of a short film aThe Boya, in tribute to its director Yahav Winner, assassinated during the Hamas terrorist attack in the kibbutz of Kfar Aza. SHTTL England, Ukraine, France |A 2022 |A Drama Yiddish with English and Cantonese subtitles |A 114 mins Director: Ady Walter French director Ady Walter's remarkable cinematic achievement was recorded in a single take on a set built in a forest outside Kiev. This evocative and visually fascinating film is set in a Jewish village the night before the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.A Ady places the story of an assimilated Jew who returns to his village to save his beloved from an arranged marriage, against the story of several characters in the life of a shtetl which is on the verge of being destroy. With a distinguished international cast including Moshe Lobel and Saul Rubinek, the actors trained to speak Yiddish and Ukrainian. Many...

November 8, 2023

8 November | Morning Call / RTHK with Stacey Rodda – Interview with Eli Bitan

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November 6, 2023

6 November | The Beat / The List / What’s On | A Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival Get ready for the cinematic celebration of Jewish culture at theA Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival (HKJFF). Founded in 2000, the HKJFF is Asia's premier showcase of Jewish-themed films, bringing together filmmakers, producers, critics, and cinema enthusiasts from across the globe. This year's festival, running fromA November 11 to 19, promises a captivating two-week journey through the rich and diverse world of Jewish and Israeli cinema. The festival opens atA MCL Cinema CyberportA with a remarkable cinematic achievement, "SHTTL," directed by Ady Walter, offering a love story and ode to small-town life set in a traditional Jewish village in pre-war Ukraine, filmed in one continuous shot. The screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with the director and a dessert gala. Throughout the festival, you can expect a wide variety of films, including historical love stories, thought-provoking documentaries, romcoms, thrillers, and more. Screenings will primarily take place at Golden Scene Cinema in Kennedy Town, with additional screenings at the K11 Musea Art House. The HKJFF is dedicated to celebrating, educating, enlightening, and entertaining through the magic of cinema, sharing the beauty and depth of Jewish culture with audiences in Hong Kong. Tickets for individual screenings and festival passes are available, making it an accessible and enriching cultural experience for all. Event information edited for consistency and clarity by The Beat Asia. Full article in English: Click here ...

November 2, 2023

30 October | Honeycombers / A 24th Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

A 24th Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival TheA Hong Kong Jewish Film FestivalA returns for its 24th edition with a diverse lineup of films from 11-19 November 2023. The Festival offers a culturally relevant program of over 20 feature films, comedies, documentaries and shorts from different countries, including Israel, France, the United States, Ukraine, and Italy. Themes range from friendship to politics and offer insights into worlds and people not typically accessible to viewers. The Film Festival offers an exciting opportunity to immerse oneself in the many facets of Jewish culture and discover connection through similarities. The 24th edition of the Festival kicks off with the multi-award winning filmA SHTTLA and an in-person introduction and discussion with the filmas director Ady Walter. The French directoras debut cinematic masterpiece was recorded in a single-shot on a set built outside of Kiev and beautifully captures the life and loves of a Yiddish-speaking village on the eve of the Nazi invasion of Soviet Ukraine, recreating a world on the precipice of disaster. Highlighting the variegation of the Festival isA The FutureA by Israeli director Noam Kaplan, a tense drama that explores terrorism, security and individuality while asking if humanity actually defines algorithms and programs or if it is actually the other way round. While the premise of the film would seem to catapult it into a Sci-Fi realm, the humanity and philosophical dialogue plants it firmly in the aDramaa category. The film has won multiple awards from the Israeli Film Academy. Italian director Giuseppe PiccioniasA The Shadow of the Day, is a romantic historical drama filled with suspenseful twists. Set in 1938 Italy, after the promulgation of the racial laws, Fascist-abiding restaurateur Luciano believes he can still live by his own rules inside his business. Everything changes when he hires Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret....

November 2, 2023

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November 2, 2023

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