Kick-off of the Jewish Film Festival Berlin-Brandenburg 2023
Kickoff of the Jewish Film Festival Begins - Kick-off of the Annual Jewish Film Festival Commences
Hey there! This year, the Jewish Film Festival Berlin-Brandenburg is gonna rock from May 6 to 11, with a whopping 57 films to feast on. Tickets for most events are still up for grabs, so snag 'em quick!
Films from a stacked nine countries will be showcased, with the categories of feature and documentary diving headfirst into Jewish themes. Most of the Berlin screenings will happen at the cozy Kino Filmkunst66, while the main hub in Potsdam is Thalia-Kino in Babelsberg. Besides these two cities, films will also roll on in Eberswalde, Oranienburg, and Frankfurt (Oder), all contacts that should satisfy any cinephile's taste.
The lineup covers a broad spectrum of topics, exploring heavy subjects like the Shoah, which the organizers identify as a "central" issue. Some films touch on the October 7th, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. Other events will feature discussions with filmmakers about Jewish-Arab viewpoints in Israeli cinema.
Filmmakers will often drop by these events for a chat, which is a fantastic opportunity for anyone keen on getting the lowdown on the creative minds behind these movies. So gear up to immerse yourself in the world of Jewish cinema and meet the specialists up close!
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- Contemporary Issues
The Commission is also proposing to extend the scope of the Jewish Film Festival Berlin-Brandenburg program in 2023 to cover discussions on contemporary issues such as the October 7th, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. This expanded program will also delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish culture, focusing on filmmakers from various countries. Attendees can look forward to engaging with these filmmakers during the festival, which takes place at venues like Kino Filmkunst66 in Berlin and Thalia-Kino in Potsdam. Additionally, the festival will extend its reach to other cities, including Eberswalde, Oranienburg, and Frankfurt (Oder), catering to the diverse tastes of cinephiles.
