Upcoming Events
July 29 2007 - The Roda Theatre
When does it all begin? How do we become who we become? How did any of us survive the trials and tribulations of childhood?
It seems like a straightforward home movie, but we promise Jonathan is anything but. Rather, it is an impossibly prescient piece of filmmaking whose seeming simplicity belies its narrative power. Jonathan tells the story of a little boy who wants to dress up as the Little Mermaid for Purim, and you wouldn't think you could care so much about whether or not he gets to fulfill his dream. Jonathan makes us think again about what little boys are made of.
In this intimate tour de force, the director battles cancer and charms one and all looking for salvation and finding it by creating a cinematic masterpiece.
Filmmaker Shimon Dotan probes a startling truth: Israeli prisons are a breeding ground for the next generation of Palestinian leaders and a hotbed for terrorism.
A snappy romantic comedy set in Paris, Gorgeous! celebrates the au courant Parisian woman. Tons of wit, smarts and not an insignificant amount of sex.
An intimate look inside the lives of Palestinian construction workers who cross illegally into Israel in search of a livelihood.
July 29 2007 - Aquarius Theatre
Film Fanatic is a captivating portrait of Yehuda Grovais, an energetic Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jew who has made over 50 feature films geared toward members of his community (who are prohibited from watching mainstream movies, but watch his films on disc). Screening with Yoel, Israel and the Pashkevils.
I Am You Are presents films by Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers in the award-winning youth media program at the Jerusalem Cinematheque. Preceded by Gary's Story.
This two-part concert film and documentary showcases the stars of Europe's new Yiddish and klezmer music revival, a diverse and intergenerational assortment of musicians.
She's Jewish, he's Muslim, they're having a baby - and that's when the troubles start in this charming romantic comedy from France. Preceded by A Kiss Is a Kiss Is a Kiss.
In this sexy, taut thriller by SFJFF Freedom of Expression Award winner Dani Levy, a mysterious death links two generations of families in Germany and America.