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Jewish movie list (List # 21)
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Look to the SkyLook to the Sky
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A hope-filled view of the Holocaust from the perspective of a young Dutch boy, Jonah, who spends much of his childhood behind the bars of a Nazi concentration camp. Only through strength and perseverance does he emerge from this hell-on-Earth and actually grow up.
BeaufortBeaufort
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In the final days of the Israeli occupation of Lebanon, a band of soldiers prepares for the evacuation of a mountain stronghold called Beaufort. Their leader is 22-year-old Liberti, whose strict adherence to the rules puts the men in harm's way. As the evacuation draws near, Hezbollah steps up its attack, testing Liberti's mettle and the men's allegiance to him.
Free ZoneFree Zone
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Hanna, an Israeli taxi driver, headed to the Free Zone to collect money owed to her husband, picks up Rebecca, a frazzled American who begs to come along. But retrieving the money won't be easy; the two wind up on a strange journey with a Palestinian woman who reveals that Hanna's debtor has vanished, along with all of his loot.
Jellyfish (Meduzot)Jellyfish (Meduzot)
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Newly single Batiya works with the catering crew; Filipina Joy attends the event as the caregiver of an elderly woman; and the bride sees her honeymoon dreams go up in smoke.
Late MarriageLate Marriage
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Zaza, a 31-year-old grad student, must endure his parents' many attempts to arrange a marriage for him -- and their antagonism when they discover he's been dating an older divorcee with a child.
UshpizinUshpizin
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A downtrodden couple finds hope and good fortune amid unexpected houseguests.Moshe and his wife are given a sum to help prepare for the holy holiday of Succoth and end up hosting two unannounced guests (rather, escaped prisoners). The couple must deal with their boorish visitors, who reveal Moshe's not-so-holy past, while upholding their faith.
The BubbleThe Bubble
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The young Noam falls for a handsome Palestinian he meets while working at a checkpoint in Tel Aviv, he recruits his roommates Yelli and Lulu to help find a way for the two to stay together. Director Eytan Fox's poignant film offers a glimpse at life inside the tumultuous borders of Israel, where everyday people are constantly surrounded by conflict.
Walk on WaterWalk on Water
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American-born Israeli director Eytan Fox lenses this contemporary road movie that takes its Israeli characters to Berlin as they attempt to understand the role that the past still plays in the lives of young Israeli and German people.
The Syrian BrideThe Syrian Bride
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Middle East frictions through the prism of a wedding between Druze bride-to-be Mona and her cousin, a Syrian actor who's a stranger to her. But what ought to be a happy event is instead cloaked in sorrow: Once Mona -- a Golan Heights resident -- crosses into Syria with her spouse, it's unlikely that she'll ever see her family again.
My Father My LordMy Father My Lord
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Menahem innocently questions his family's ultra-Orthodox faith, his father falls back on the dogma he teaches as a respected rabbi, but his answers fail to satisfy his inquisitive, sensitive son. Will the rabbi's strict adherence to doctrine bring harm to his family?
A Price Above RubiesA Price Above Rubies
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Married to a strictly observant Jew, a young mother craves fewer rules and more passion. Along comes her jeweler brother-in-law, who sees her anguish and values her at "a price above rubies," giving her a job and much more; with the door to freedom now open, she pursues a Puerto Rican jewelry designer.
Out of SightOut of Sight
Ya'ara, a blind doctoral student at Princeton, rushes home to Israel after the suicide of her best friend and cousin, Talia. Despite resistance from her grieving family, Ya'ara tries to piece together the clues behind this unexpected tragedy. Her search reveals a troubling story of secrets, lies and denial.
Time of FavorTime of Favor
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A taut thriller about the tense relationship between the orthodox nationalists and the military. Both a politcal-psychological drama and a love story between a passionate woman and two best friends, this profound film raises important questions about faith, duty and love for oneself.
AlilaAlila
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An apartment building in Tel Aviv is full of juicy gossip, including a blossoming friendship between residents Hezi and Gabi that gets neighbors talking. Also creating a buzz is the illegal wing being added to the building; a man dealing with legal issues, a missing son and an unfaithful wife; and a Holocaust survivor and his Filipino maid escalating conflict between races.
KedmaKedma
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Having just survived the Holocaust, Yannush and Rossa are two of a small group that boards the ship Kedma and reaches the shores of Palestine. Seven days later, the state of Israel will be established, launching them into another violent and confusing period in their lives.
Leil Seder (Passover Fever)Leil Seder (Passover Fever)
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Holidays have a way of setting off anxieties and long-buried disagreements, resentment and anger in families. The Seder is no different. This Israeli film highlights the experiences of one brood who, amidst the traditional unraveling of the dinner, discover that they're plagued by modern problems that can't, or won't, disappear. Now, they must deal with the tensions laid before them like a feast.
The Inner TourThe Inner Tour
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A journey through Israel along with a busload of Palestinian tourists. Heartbreakingly honest, this documentary poignantly puts into focus the human emotions underlying the vast and overwhelming Middle East conflict: A stop at a kibbutz, for instance, shows how one side can feel like courageous pioneers even as the other side struggles with feeling violated and enraged.
The TroupeThe Troupe
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This offbeat musical follows a dozen members of a crew whose biggest mission is to entertain the Israeli Army soon after an arduous war. Although the performers are not at the frontlines, they, too, suffer tensions, learning to get along, making and breaking romances -- all while competing to become the best performer in the troupe.
The Barbecue PeopleThe Barbecue People
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This Israeli drama follows the story of a family coming together in 1988 for a barbecue to celebrate the country's 40th anniversary of independence. Haim, the family patriarch and an Arab Iraeli, relives his years as a weapons smuggler, while his wife begins affair and his daughter Tikva struggles with the news that she got pregnant during her service in the military.
Lovely TroublesLovely Troubles
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This film depicts the strain imposed upon two young people going through very different life struggles. Ofra manages to break free from the groom she doesn't love, while hairdresser Armand tries to get away from the throng of older females who constantly throw themselves at him. Things only get worse when the two accidentally run into one another at Finkelstein's rooming house. …
Next Year in JerusalemNext Year in Jerusalem
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The oldest son in an orthodox Jewish family is living at home in Brooklyn with his parents and younger brothers. He's being pressured by his parents to marry the rabbi's daughter. When he becomes reacquainted with a boyhood friend he verbalizes what he has been feeling all along.
The Holy LandThe Holy Land
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Menachem Weinbaum is a rabbinical student who, on advice of his teacher he goes to a Tel Aviv brothel to sow some oats before getting serious with his studies. There, he meets a Russian prostitute named Sasha.He also winds up at Mike's Place, a meeting point for Arabs, Christians and Jews all seeking change in Jerusalem. But what kind of change, and at what price?
Bonjour Monsieur ShlomiBonjour Monsieur Shlomi
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Shlomi is a caretaker of everyone in his family. Shlomi also cooks each family member's favorite meal to keep them on an even keel. Problem is, Shlomi's pretty much invisible to those he cares for until a math test at school catches the attention of Shlomi's teacher, who suspects that a unique personality lies behind that dormant facade.
The Year ZeroThe Year Zero
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In the mode of Crash, this award-winning Israeli film follows a group of disparate characters whose lives intersect in surprising and life-changing ways. Tel Aviv residents ranging from a radio engineer to a real estate agent, a single mother, an arms agent and more find their fates intertwined
NewlandNewland
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Separated from their family during World War II , a young Jewish brother and sister arrive alone in Israel, where they hope to be reunited with their parents. Settled in a refugee transit camp, the siblings struggle to navigate through their new world, encountering colorful characters -- some supportive of the new immigrants, others exploitive -- and unexpected situations.
Metallic BluesMetallic Blues
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Hoping to cash in on an American-made car, Israeli auto dealers Shmuel and Siso hit the road for Germany. The pair heads out in the metallic-blue Lincoln limousine that they hope will turn a profit in Deutschland, but the adventure is fraught with roadblocks and clouded with the indelible events of darker times.
Clean SweepClean Sweep
Aya Masterichi is a harsh undercover cop who suspects that her boyfriend, Reuven Shechter, is setting her up. Desperate to find out the truth, she heads out to lead her own investigation in hopes of bringing down drug lord Patrick Sarusi. As she tracks Sarusi, she befriends drug-addicted Iftah and his roommate Shuli. Based on the novel by Limor Nachmias.
Berlin JerusalemBerlin Jerusalem
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Two very different women emigrating from Germany to Palestine. Else, a creative soul named after a poet, sadly leaves Berlin when the Nazis begin their terrifying assault on the Jews; Tania is an advocate for a new Jewish state, unsentimental about her departure. In the end, they both discover that finding a new home is far from easy.
The HeritageThe Heritage
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This film tells two extraordinary love stories that unfold 500 years apart. Released to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the Spanish Inquisition, The Heritage weaves the story of Christian soldier who pursues a perilous romance with a young Jewish girl in the shadows of the Inquisition, juxtaposed with a tale of lovers in the modern world struggling against those who seek to separate them.
The ShelterThe Shelter
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11-year-old Ben and his father are forced to retreat to a basement shelter when their Israeli town is besieged by a campaign of missile attacks. But as their time underground stretches on for days, Ben discovers that the shelter may be even more dangerous than the outside world.
Japan JapanJapan Japan
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Fresh out of the Israeli army, gay 19-year-old Imri moves to Tel-Aviv, but he's got a bad case of "yellow fever" and dreams of relocating to Japan. When he's not searching for porn, Imri hangs with his friend, works a low-paying job or sleeps around.
Grand SonsGrand Sons
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LOGO: "A charming and heartwarming comedy that reveals how a Jewish grandmother deals with her beloved gay grandson and his lover… as well as the handsome new gay housekeeper that becomes a rival for her attention. Could it be that the housekeeper will help them unite as a family?"
Adam ResurrectedAdam Resurrected
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Tormented in a WWII concentration death camp, Adam spends the next 15 years in a remote experimental insane asylum with fellow Holocaust victims. There, he entertains the residents and develops a relationship with a nurse. But only when he reaches out to a mentally scarred young boy does he begin to confront his own pain and guilt and start to heal,
Every Time We Say GoodbyeEvery Time We Say Goodbye
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This is a love story set against the background of WW2 in Jerusalem. Hanks meets a young jewish girl (Marsillach), they fall in love, but have to face her strongly religious family. The story is not as much about the war, as it is about love and religion.
School TiesSchool Ties
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A jewish teenager is recruited by an elite New England prep school. He is well accepted until his religion is revealed. After personal struggles his need to defend his identity and heritage is stonger than his desire to fit in.
Europa EuropaEuropa Europa
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Based on the autobiography of Solomon Perel, a young German Jew, the film "bounds from one jaw-dropping episode to the next" (The New Yorker) and puts you in the middle of war-torn Europe where ingenuity, timing and luck are the key to survival.