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Director: Herschel Faber
Narrative, 2025, US, 96 min
Thirteen-year-old Ethan is supposed to be preparing for his bar mitzvah – but despite his Jewish family, Ethan is convinced his spiritual calling is with the Catholic church. Through the wisdom of an unconventional rabbi, the love of his complicated father, and his first romance with a cowboy-boot-wearing girl who can put him in a headlock, Ethan must confront his lies and grief to discover that faith isn’t about choosing sides, it’s about honoring all the messy, beautiful pieces of who we are.
Followed by a conversation with Director Herschel Faber and Lead Actor Hank Greenspan.
Tickets coming soon!
Director: Gidi Dar
Narrative, 2025, Israel/US, 102 min
Moishe, a disgraced Hasidic wedding-comedian, must secure one last gig to raise the $20,000 required to marry off his daughter and reclaim his former glory. When his childhood best friend, Yisroel Bomchik, returns home for his son’s wedding, Moishe convinces Yisroel to let him co-host the ceremony alongside a younger and flashier entertainer. The proceedings quickly spiral out of control when the seasoned performers clash.
Followed by a conversation with Actor Malky Goldman (TBC).
Tickets coming soon!
Director: Gaylen Ross
Documentary, 2025, US, 65 min
In this remarkable 1920s David vs. Goliath story, Jewish lawyer Aaron Sapiro single handedly takes on automobile magnate Henry Ford, challenging Ford’s virulent antisemitic attacks with an unprecedented libel suit that brings Ford to his knees.
Followed by a conversation with Director Gaylen Ross and Producer Carol King, moderated by Ken Schulman.
TIckets coming soon!
Director: Oliver Haffner
Narrative, 2026, Germany, 92 min
In November 1978, as Germany prepared to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Hans Rosenthal – the beloved face of 1970s German television – is confronted with a choice that would test the foundations of his carefully built life. Invited by Chancellor Helmut Schmidt to attend the country’s first official remembrance ceremony, he is at the same time ordered by his television network to host a live broadcast of his hit show “Dalli, Dalli” that very night. Caught between public duty and private conscience, Rosenthal faces a moment of truth that can no longer be deferred.
Followed by a conversation with Karin Oehlenschläger, Goethe Institut Program Curator, moderated by Kaj Wilson (TBC).
Community Partner: Goethe Institute
Tickets coming soon!
Director(s): Oliver Kolker & Hernan Javier Findling
Narrative, 2024, Argentina, 107 min
This uplifting, music-themed Argentinean film centers on Moti Cohen, a once-famous rock producer. When his car breaks down in the outskirts of the city, he leaves it with Bartolo, a stuttering mechanic. Moti discovers that Bartolo is not just a mechanic—he’s a talented tango singer. Along with his stepfather, Bartolo forms a dynamic tango duo. Sensing a second chance at success and with renewed hope, Moti dives headfirst into the vibrant world of tango, determined to reclaim his former glory and help Bartolo shine.
Preceded by a musical performance from the Boston Tango Orchestra.
Pre-recorded introduction from Director Oliver Kolker.
Community Partner: Tango Society of Boston
Tickets coming soon!
Director: Silvio Soldini
Narrative, 2025, Belgium/Italy/Switzerland, 123 min
Set in autumn in 1943, Rosa Sauer flees bombed-out Berlin to seek refuge with her in-laws in a remote East Prussian village, awaiting her husband’s return from the front. But the village harbors a terrifying secret: hidden in the nearby forest lies Hitler’s notorious Wolf’s Lair. One morning, Rosa and a group of young women are conscripted to taste the Führer’s meals, each bite a perilous gamble between survival and death. Torn between fear and necessity, Rosa navigates a world of fragile alliances, clandestine friendships, and forbidden desires.
Followed by a conversation TBD.
Tickets coming soon!
Director(s): Udi Nir & Sagi Bornstein
Documentary, 2026, Israel, 83 min
Hebrew
Efrat Tilma, a trailblazing transgender woman, was forced to flee Israel as a teenager in the 1960s, after a police officer threatened to kill her if he ever saw her again walking the streets of Tel Aviv in women’s clothing. Today, at 75, she is a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and the first transgender volunteer in the Israeli police force. As the country descends into an unprecedented social and political crisis, Efrat confronts the traumas that shaped her life and once again fights for her place in the world.
Followed by a conversation TBD.
Community Partner: Keshet (TBC)
Tickets coming soon!
Director(s): Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller
Documentary, 2026, France, 102 min
French
In 1972, a landmark trial shakes France as 16-year-old Marie-Claire is prosecuted for having an illegal abortion with the help of her mother and two other defendants. In a courtroom governed by men, the verdict seems inevitable: prison for the women, while the rapist goes unpunished. Their last hope lies with Gisèle Halimi (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a fearless Jewish lawyer known for openly challenging patriarchy and confronting the system that condemns victims and lets perpetrators walk free. Alongside the accused, Gisèle will not only change their fate, but, against all odds, transform the condition of women forever.
Followed by a conversation with Professor Kelly Colvin and Professor Hannah Frydman.
Tickets coming soon!
Director: Hilan Warshaw
Documentary, 2026, Israel, 64 min
Hebrew
Seventy years after her grandmother wept beside the empty bed of her missing daughter, Israela Shaer-Meoded sets out to uncover what happened to her missing Aunt Yadida, whose name means “friend.” Yadida was one of more than a thousand Mizrahi babies who vanished from Israeli hospitals in the 1950s. Through rare testimonies from nurses, caregivers, and doctors, Looking for Yadida reveals the emotional scars of those who never stopped looking for their missing children.
Followed by a conversation moderated by Betsy More.
Tickets coming soon!
Director: Jenny Lester
Narrative, 2026, US, 88 min
Three childhood friends reunite for a sleepover in Brooklyn after one of them is diagnosed with breast cancer and faces an impending surgery. Over the course of the night, tensions arise as old wounds are reopened and secrets are brought to light, but as the past and present collide and embodied girlhood memories come into focus, the strong bonds of friendship remain.
Followed by a conversation with Director Jenny Lester and Writer/Actor Malka Wallick. Screening in partnership with Parkway Hop.
Tickets coming soon!
Director: Frank Van Passel
Narrative, 2026, Belgium, 118 min
On the eve of the German invasion in 1940 Belgium, a tender attachment forms between a gifted young radio apprentice and a rising actress, their hopes colliding with a world edging toward war. Inside Brussels’s famed Flagey Building, 18-year-old Berre—an introverted talent with a magical ear—rises from intern to sound engineer, crafting transportive live radio drama soundscapes that captivate Elza, a luminous on-air performer seeking joy in uncertain times. As their fragile bond deepens amid air-raid sirens and rising antisemitism, the radio studio becomes a haven where imagination and escape push back the gathering darkness. Through lyrical visuals, sumptuous period detail, and breathtaking use of sound, this singular prewar tale delivers an immersive WWII-era drama unlike any other.
Followed by a conversation with Director Frank Van Passel.
Tickets coming soon!
