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Tag: Film Festivals

0 Culture Politics

Something extraordinary is happening in Israel’s cultural world.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Dec

The cultural scene in Israel is experiencing a remarkable revitalization despite facing global boycotts and cancellations due to political tensions.

0 Television/Film Music

How a complete unknown created one of the most iconic music events of the 1970's

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 15 Oct

Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on the unsung hero, Vera Brandes.

0 Television/Film Culture

Nancy Spielberg Knows Unforgettable Footage

Avi Dresner in Hadassah · 2 Sep

Nancy Spielberg, a Shabbat observant film producer and sister of Steven Spielberg, reflects on the impact of witnessing uncensored footage from the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

Dozens of Jewish and Israeli movies are screening in NYC in June. Here are our picks.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 4 Jun

June in New York City boasts a vibrant selection of Jewish and Israeli films showcased across multiple esteemed festivals, including the Tribeca Festival, the Israel Film Center Festival, and the Sephardic Jewish Film Festival.

0 Politics Television/Film

Pro-Palestine protests are at every film festival. What's new about that?

Mira Fox in Forward · 10 Sep 2024

The prevalence of pro-Palestinian protests at major film festivals like Toronto and Venice reflects an ongoing global trend where such demonstrations frequently disrupt cultural events.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

This horror movie stars a Jewish grandma from Brooklyn. A sweet little old lady she’s not

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 18 Jul 2024

Rebecca Cielinski, after being sidelined by a foot injury, decided to create a horror movie featuring her grandmother, Iris Wachs, portraying her in a dark and comical light.