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Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival 2024

The 81st Blow

Dir.: Haim Gouri, Jacques Erlich, David Bergman
| 57 minutes

The film chronicles Hitler and the Nazi rise to power, the persecution of Jews, and their extermination during the Holocaust. It uses archival footage to depict these events; survivors' testimonies are heard in the soundtrack, but their faces are not shown. 

Between the Temples

Dir.: Nathan Silver
| 112 minutes

A cantor (Jason Schwartzman) in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher (Carol Kane) re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student. The two forlorn souls form a special connection in this unorthodox comedy by filmmaker Nathan Silver.

The Books He Didn’t Burn

Dir.: Claus Bredenbrock, Jascha Hannover
| 91 minutes

Can literature provide a handbook for mass murder? The Books He Didn’t Burn provides a look into Hitler's personal library. The surviving volumes provide deep insights into the sources of Hitler’s worldview, marking his path from youthful fantasist to mass murderer.

The Brutalist

Dir.: Brady Corbet
| 215 minutes

The journey of a Hungarian-born Jewish architect who immigrates to the US after the war with nothing, and lands a massive architectural project that transforms his life. Winner of the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival, The Brutalist is a monumental historical epic.

Centered: Joe Lieberman

Dir.: Jonathan Gruber
| 77 minutes

A timely documentary about Joseph Lieberman, who nearly became the first Jewish Vice President of the United States. Following Lieberman’s untimely passing in March 2024, his message of moderation and bipartisanship resonates even more powerfully today.

Chariots of Fire

Dir.: Hugh Hudson
| 124 minutes

Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of social pressure and personal turmoil. A visually stunning digital restoration of the 1981 Academy Award-winning film.

Christiane

Dir.: Eden Emilie Maarek
| 31 minutes

Eden travels with her grandmother Sarah to France, where she was previously known as “Christiane.” While mapping out memories, Eden tries to fill in the gaps. A personal recreation of history and identity.

Claude Lelouch, la vie en mieux

Dir.: Elise Baudouin
| 70 minutes

This documentary explores the work of Claude Lelouch and his uniquely quintessential filmmaking style. Looking back at 60 years of cinema, Claude Lelouch shares his personal and professional story; from his discovery of the 7th art as a child during the Nazi Occupation, through his memories, anecdotes, regrets, and most recent work.

The Community

Dir.: Alex Osmolovsky
| 64 minutes

A portrait of Jewish life in Ukraine today, in the mirror of history and in the shadow of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The director returns to his homeland to witness this powerful reality firsthand, seeking to understand why, despite everything, the Jewish community continues to see Ukraine as its home.

The Dybbuk

Dir.: Michal Waszynski
| 118 minutes

In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betroth their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveller. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of destiny leads them to meet one another...

Final Chord

Dir.: Ruth Balori, Itai Osterman
| 6 minutes

On October 7th, Lily anxiously waits for her unreachable best friend, Keren, missing their shared love of music and dance. Helplessness and loneliness take over, clouding her thoughts with worry and uncertainty.

From Darkness to Light

Dir.: Eric Friedler, Michael Lurie
| 108 minutes

A documentary exploring Jerry Lewis's unreleased 1972 film, The Day the Clown Cried, its mysterious disappearance, and the search for its unreleased footage. Featuring exclusive interviews and previously unseen materials, the film uncovers the story of one of the most ambitious US-European co-production projects of its time.

Führer and Seducer

Dir.: Joachim A. Lang
| 123 minutes

A dramatic deconstruction of Joseph Goebbels’s deadly propaganda machine. While Hitler is at the height of his power, Joseph Goebbels serves as the mastermind behind the images, speeches, and films that prepared the German people for the mass murder of Jews.

The Future Awaits

Dir.: Nils Tavernier
| 91 minutes

Paris, 1942. Thirteen-year-old Tova and her parents are expelled from their home and are forced to hide in a tiny room, relying on the mercy of neighbors. Tova refuses to succumb to the harsh reality and manages to harness her imagination to bring hope to her family. 

Here Lived

Dir.: Jane Wells
| 79 minutes

When conceptual artist Gunter Demnig conceived the idea of laying Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) for victims of Nazi persecution, he never imagined his project would grow to become the world’s largest decentralized memorial. Here Lived retraces the Stolpersteine project through the stories of Dutch victims.

Hotel Sanctuary

Dir.: Rotem Pesachovish Paz
| 9 minutes

Following the terror attacks on October 7th, members of Kibbutz Nir-Am were evacuated to the Herods Hotel Tel Aviv. Against the backdrop of hotel footage, a woman's voice narrates the story of many families, as they strive to find a 'new normal.'

How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer

Dir.: Jeff Zimbalist
| 102 minutes

A searing portrait of America’s most controversial and bestselling author of the 20th century, Norman Mailer. Prophet, hedonist, violent criminal, literary outlaw, and social provocateur, Mailer’s ideas cut to the core of human nature and are more relevant today than ever.

If I Ever Forget You

Dir.: Talia Tai Bitton
| 12 minutes

Stranded at the wrong bus stop in Jerusalem, a neurotic young woman calls her boyfriend to come rescue her, setting off a stormy subconscious journey. She is compelled to choose whether to live her life with her boyfriend or on her own.

A Jew in America – Torn Identity

Dir.: Naftaly Gliksberg
| 60 minutes

Through the eyes of American Jewry, this is a cinematic documentary of Identity, belonging and the ever-evolving relationship with Israel. Screening of Episode 2: Jewish Identity – On the cultural tensions and gaps that emerged following Israel's wars and the question of Jewish Identity.

Kafka

Created by: David Schalko
| 90 minutes

The story of Franz Kafka's life from different perspectives. Presenting his difficult relationship with his father, his deep friendship with Max Brod, and his various love affairs. A unique glimpse into the mind of a genius who challenges those around him to see the world in ways they never have before. Episodes 1 + 3.

The Key Between Us

Dir.: Chani Eisenstein
| 11 minutes

David and Michal, a young ultra-Orthodox couple, eagerly await their first intimate moment. But when an unexpected event occurs after locking the door as prescribed, they face a complex emotional challenge.

Kugel

Created by: Yehonatan Indursky
| 90 minutes

The prequel to the beloved Shtisel. We meet father and daughter, Nuchem and Libbi, living in Antwerp’s Orthodox Jewish community. Libi teaches at seminary, but dreams of becoming a writer. When her parents separate, Libbi’s chances of finding a good match are hindered. Will she ever find a match or love? (Two episodes)