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Jewish Portraits 2022

The Art of Silence

Dir.: Maurizius Staerkle Drux
| 81 minutes

With his gestures and facial expressions alone, mime Marcel Marceau captured audiences around the globe for decades. But the tragic background behind his work has remained hidden for a long time. The film sheds new light upon Marceau’s life and unique art form.

Elfriede Jelinek – Language Unleashed

Dir.: Claudia Müller
| 96 minutes

Elfriede Jelinek (Nobel Prize for Literature laureate), prodigy, scandalous author, feminist, communist, language terrorist, vulnerable artist. Complimented by historical and contemporary materials, the film approaches Jelinek’s linguistic montage from a personal perspective and explores what it means to be perceived as a traitor to the fatherland.

Klarsfeld: A Love Story

Dir.: Mike Lerner, Martin Herring
| 90 minutes

The Klarsfeld have spent their lives tracking down Nazi war criminals and bringing them to justice. Now in their 80s, they continue their fight against a resurgent far-right movement in Europe. Beate and Serge - hunting partners, activists, husband and wife, parents, revealing both their courageous work and enduring love.