Jewish Film Festival 2021Thu
Dec 2 1:00PM
Dates & Times
November 27 - December 2 2021
13:00 - 23:00
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival 2021 will take place for the 23rd time, from November 27th to December 2nd, as usual, at the Cinematheque, during the Hanukkah holidays.
The 23rd Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival returns this year to its original scope. It will include an opening night, an international competition, an interreligious film competition, short Israeli films competition, and numerous categories dedicated to the local film industry, documentaries, the greatest Jewish thinkers, restored classics, and more. Additionally, there are new programs and events planned for the guests.
Jewish Film Festival Highlights 2021
Opening Event: The Royal Game
Saturday, November 27th, 8 PM.
1938. The Nazis have taken over Vienna. Attorney Josef Bartok is trying to escape to the US with his spouse. After being arrested by the Gestapo and being imprisoned in a fancy hotel nationalized by the occupiers, he faces an interrogation. He refuses to cooperate and would not disclose sensitive information about his clients.
The isolation threatens his sanity and will, until a moment when he manages to steal an ancient book about chess – an act that changes his life forever. He dwells slowly into a dangerous obsession. This is a spectacular and moving cinematic adaptation of Stefan Zweig’s work – “Chess Story”,
Where Is Anne Frank
A premiere of the Hebrew version of the astounding animated work directed by Ari Folman. After the screening, the director will talk to the audience and answer questions. This event is suitable for the whole family.
The Lone Jew
A conversation about the Jewish man in the works of Hagai Levi. A talk with the director himself and Anat Rivlin.
Laura Adler’s Last Love Affair
A premiere screening of the restored version of the Israeli classic.
The Will To See
The new film of renowned French philosopher, Bernard-Henri Lévy who reflects on issues of conflicts and human rights through his journeys around the world.
After the screening, the guest of honor, Lévy himself will participate in a conversation with the award-winning reporter and documentary filmmaker Itai Anghel.
Speer Goes to Hollywood
A conversation between the film’s director Vanessa Lapa and the historian Prof. Moshe Zimmerman about the character of Albert Speer: how he managed to dodge his responsibility and craft his image as a “good Nazi” during the definitive years of the war.
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Dates & Times
November 27 - December 2 2021
13:00 - 23:00