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The fascinating path to ‘Finding Babel’
DOCUMENTARY FILM, ARTICLE The fascinating path to ‘Finding Babel’ On the 75th anniversary of Russian-Jewish writer Isaac Babel’s execution, his grandson searches for answers to better understand the man he never met. Isaac Babel, a prominent Russian-Jewish writer, is renowned for his profound storytelling that vividly depicted the complexities of early Soviet life. His works,…
7th Art 2024 New Films
DOCUMENTARY, FICTION, SHORTS, NEWS 7th Art 2024 New Films Embark on a cinematic adventure with our latest film additions, spanning fiction features, insightful documentaries, and captivating shorts. Whether you’re seeking compelling narratives or thought-provoking storytelling, our curated selection has something for every taste. All films are available for public screenings and educational licenses in various…
Reel Revolution: From Commune Dreams to Civil Disobedience
DOCUMENTARY FILM, ARTICLE Reel Revolution: From Commune Dreams to Civil Disobedience FAR OUT: life on & after the commune Charles Light, director of “Far Out”: “The film began over fifty years ago after Robert Redford optioned Ray Mungo’s book Famous Long Ago: My Life and Hard Times with Liberation News Service which had made a…
Echoes of the Casbah: A Journey Through Childhood and Colonial Memory
FEATURE FILM, ARTICLE Echoes of the Casbah: A Journey Through Childhood and Colonial Memory DIRECTOR STATEMENT BY ALEXANDRE ARCADY “Ever since the departure of the liner that brought us from Algiers – a scene I evoked in my first film, LE COUP DE SIROCCO – I have never forgotten my country of origin. In 2004,…
Star-Studded Cast Including Oscar Isaac and Evangeline Lilly to Voice ‘Legend of Destruction’Legend of Destruction
FEATURE FILM, ARTICLE Star-Studded Cast Including Oscar Isaac and Evangeline Lilly to Voice ‘Legend of Destruction’ Many communities from around the world have joined the Tisha B’Av World Screening Event 2024, including 50+ international screenings and 70+ screenigs in the USA! Forward“The film — about the intra-Jewish rifts that preceded the temple’s destruction — was…
“How do you mourn a father you’ve never met?”
DOCUMENTARY, ARTICLE “How do you mourn a father you’ve never met?” Director’s Statement: “My parents—the way they reacted to me—like there was a part of me they didn’t know— and I felt it.” “Even my mother was reacting to me like she didn’t know where I came from.” “How do you mourn a father you’ve…
A Heartwarming Dive into ‘Shabbos Goy’: A Review by Brandon Judell
DOCUMENTARY, REVIEW “Shabbos Goy” by Adam Goott and Alex Szlezinger at The 33rd New York Jewish Film Festival “Yes, he thoroughly enjoys his job, even though he’s against circumcision. ‘Why do that?’ he exclaims after which he’s shown knifing a carrot.” – Brandon Judell [REVIEW by Brandon Judell] No one would say such a thing…
The Genesis of the film “Fioretta”, By Randol Schoenberg
DOCUMENTARY, ARTICLE The Genesis of the film “Fioretta”, By Randol Schoenberg Randol Schoenberg: “The film Fioretta was an idea of my cousin Serena Nono in Venice, who is also an artist and filmmaker, see https://www.serenanono.com/biography/biography/?lang=en. I was telling Serena that my genealogical research had extended all the way back, via Vienna and Prague, to a family…
Fioretta Buzz: Garnering Over 100 Rave Reviews – A Closer Look at the Press Acclaim!
DOCUMENTARY, NEWS, REVIEWS Fioretta Buzz: Garnering Over 100 Rave Reviews – A Closer Look at the Press Acclaim! Explore the enchanting realm of Fioretta as it garners acclaim from 100+ press reviews. Uncover the buzz surrounding the documentary film. “Fioretta,” the lusciously shot Jewish genealogical documentary by Israeli-American filmmaker Matthew Mishory, is clearly a labor…
7th Art 2024 New Jewish Films
DOCUMENTARY, FICTION, SHORTS, NEWS 7th Art 2024 New Films Embark on a cinematic adventure with our latest film additions, spanning fiction features, insightful documentaries, and captivating shorts. Whether you’re seeking compelling narratives or thought-provoking storytelling, our curated selection includes a rich collection of Jewish-themed films that offer unique perspectives on history, culture, and contemporary issues.…