Sunday, March 15, 4:00 p.m. | Mili Avital (STARGATE), Uri Pfeffer (HACKSAW RIDGE), Moni Moshonov (LATE MARRIAGE), Menashe Noy (GETT, Tehran) star in a sweeping English speaking saga based on the beloved novel of Israeli author Meir Shalev, The Loves Of Judith.
1970. Esther, a tormented American in her forties, receives a letter after the death of her mother: she must find a woman who lived in the 30s in Palestine and keeps a secret about her life. Esther begins her search in Israel helped by Zayde, a university professor with a particular background.
1930. A village of settlers, the atmosphere of a new world. Moshe, widower with two children, hires a woman to help him. The arrival of Yehudit changes the life of Moshe and two other men: Yaakov, a romantic farmer, and Globerman, a cattle dealer. An exciting and tragic love story begins.
By tying together the threads that bind past and present, Esther and Zayde will discover a shocking truth.
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JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival: FRONTIER – Sunday, March 15, 1:00 p.m.
JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival features powerful films that showcase humanity through documentaries, dramas, and comedies. This iconic film festival has been an important and highly anticipated cultural event within the community, screening nearly 300 films, debuting over 100 premieres and hosting 65,000 filmgoers throughout Chicago. Our film festival is more than just movies; it’s an experience. We carefully curate Jewishly inspired, culturally diverse films that entertain, educate, and inspire audiences across all generations. From honoring Jewish filmmakers and actors to spotlighting those who creatively tackle important global issues, our festival embodies artistry with a mission.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu