Jewish Film Series starts Wednesday
Five Jewish-themed, award-winning films produced in Israel and Argentina will be shown on five consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. beginning May 2 at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road.
An additional screening of the award-winning film “Maktub” will be held Sunday, May 6.
Ann Treadwell, JCC spokeswoman, says these films are suitable for ages 16 and older.
An average of 30 films are reviewed by a committee of volunteers each year in order to choose six feature films; five for the series and one for the sponsor event. Films are screened at major national and international film festivals, are recommended by peers throughout the United States, or brought to the committee’s attention by filmmakers.
› May 2: 7:15 p.m., “In Between,” subtitles, 103 minutes.
Three Palestinian women living in an apartment in Tel Aviv try to find a balance between traditional and modern culture. › May 6: Special Sunday screening, 3 p.m., “Maktub,” subtitles, 100 minutes
Two criminals are the sole survivors of a terrorist attack in Jerusalem. They decide to change their ways and become living angels.
› May 9: 7:15 p.m., “The Last Suit,” subtitles, 86 minutes.
Abraham Bursztein, an 88-year-old Jewish tailor, runs away from his home in Buenos Aires to Poland in search of a lost friend.
› May 16: 7:15 p.m., “A Quiet Heart,” subtitles, 92 minutes.
Naomi, a secular young woman, seeks refuge from the pressure of her life as a concert pianist.
› May 23: 7:15 p.m., “Shelter,” subtitles, 93 minutes.
In this thriller, a Mossad agent is called back from sick leave and assigned a job babysitting a Lebanese informant.
› May 30: 7:15 p.m., encore screening of “Maktub.”
Tickets for all movies are $8 per person and include complimentary popcorn and a soft drink.
For more information, contact the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, 423-493-0270 or view information on www.jewishchattanooga.com.