6th Annual Carmel Jewish Film Festival March 5-20 presents Honored Movies, Speakers, Panel Discussions
The sixth annual Carmel Jewish Film Festival (CJFF), featuring eight award-winning movies from five countries, as well as speakers and panel discussions, will be held March 5-20. Programs will be presented at Congregation Beth Israel, on Carmel Valley Road near the mouth of Carmel Valley, the Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
- Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) March 03, 2016 - Tickets may be purchased through the CJFF website, www.carmeljff.org, or by calling 800-838-3006.
Through the power and artistry of cinema, the Carmel Jewish Film Festival seeks to engage the greater Jewish community in meaningful dialogue on important issues of our day. While informed by a uniquely Jewish sensibility, our films communicate themes and messages with universal appeal to a wide audience drawn from the Monterey Peninsula and beyond. Our festival's accompanying programs further engage mind and heart through discussion and social interaction. We hope that our festival will help bridge cultural and religious differences and contribute to solidarity and peace.
Films are from the United Kingdom, United States, Hungary, Israel, and Germany.
Among the highlights of the festival:
On Sunday night, March 6, The Green Prince will be shown at 5 PM at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey. The son of a Hamas leader becomes a spy for Israel in this documentary. A panel discussion on understanding terrorism will be led by MIIS professors following the film.
On Saturday March 12, at 7:30 PM, there will be a rare appearance and concert by world-renowned 92 year-old musician Flory Jagoda at the Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel. Flory is the subject of the film, Flory's Flame, which documents Flory's life-long mission to preserve her centuries-old Judeo-Spanish musical heritage. In 2002, she was designated a National Heritage Fellow, and on her 90th birthday, Flory performed at the Library of Congress. Flory will be accompanied by musicians Betty Murphy (Flory's daughter), Howard Bass, and Susan Gaeta. The concert is included in the film admission ticket.
On Thursday, March 17, the documentary, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem, will play at Congregation Beth Israel at 7:00 PM. The film combines Bikel's charismatic storytelling and masterful performances with a broader exploration of Aleichem's remarkable life and work. Bikel, one of the most versatile and respected actors of his generation, passed in July 2015. He starred in film, stage and TV and was a master of over 20 languages. He is best remembered for his role as Tevye the Milk Man, from Fiddler on the Roof. His widow, Aimee Ginsburg-Bikel, will participate in a Q & A following the film.
Two local men who grew up in Baghdad and fled in the 1950's will participate in a panel discussion along with UC Berkeley Professor Jaleh Pirnazar following The Dove Flyer. This event is at the Golden Bough Playhouse at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 19. The film, set in Baghdad during the late 40's and 50's, reflects the turmoil of the Jewish community and is a tribute to its rich culture, food, customs, and traditions.
Closing Night, March 20, will feature a Deli Dinner followed by the film Deli Man. The dinner is at 5:30 PM and advance tickets are required. This documentary at 7:30 PM is a mouthwatering salute to 160 years of the great Jewish deli experience. Local chef and deli man, Terry Teplitzsky, will offer his thoughts and answer questions following the film.
Additional information about all films and events, including ticket prices, can be found on the Carmel Jewish Film Festival website: www.carmeljff.org
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