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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  ...

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3 October | The Beat | Discover Jewish, Israeli Cinema at Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival in Nov.

RUBIN VEREBES - OCTOBER 03, 2023 - The List - What's On: Prepare for a cinematic celebration like no other, as the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival (HKJFF) returns to the silver screen. Running fromA Nov. 11-19, the festival promises a two-week odyssey through the rich and multifaceted realm of Jewish and Israeli cinema. Established in 2000, this festival is Asia's premier platform for Jewish-themed films, uniting filmmakers, producers, critics, and cinema enthusiasts from around the globe. The festival's grand opening takes place at MCL Cinema Cyberport, featuring a remarkable cinematic masterpiece, "SHTTL," directed by Ady Walter. This film, shot in one continuous take, offers a love story and a tribute to small-town life set in a traditional Jewish village in pre-war Ukraine. Following the screening, attendees can engage in an in-person Q&A session with the director, followed by a sumptuous dessert gala. Throughout the festival, expect an eclectic array of films, from historical love stories and thought-provoking documentaries to romcoms and gripping thrillers. Most screenings will take place at Golden Scene Cinema in Kennedy Town, with select showings at K11 Musea Art House. For those eager to participate in this cultural journey, individual screening tickets and festival passes are available, ensuring accessibility to all who wish to explore the world of Jewish cinema. Full article: Click here  ...