2008
May 2008
Thursday 29 May 2008
Thu 29 May, 1 pm. Thursday, May 29, 1:00 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston A Hebrew Lesson Ha'Ulpan Director: David Ofek, Ron Rotem Country: Israel, China, Russia, released 2006 Duration: 123 min., Video Language: English, Hebrew, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, German w/subtitles A Chinese mother who left her daughter behind in China, a “Jewish Peruvian Princess,” a Russian divorcée—all of these, and more, are immigrants to Israel and classmates at a Hebrew language Ulpan. With heart, humor and insight, documentary filmmakers David Ofek and Ron Rotem share these immigrants’ stories, chart their progress, and throw the complexities of Israeli life into sharp relief. 1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, 02465. Sara Rubin, 617-244-9899, info@bjff.org. Boston Jewish Film Festival - [events]
Thu 29 May, 7:40 pm. Thursday, May 29, 7:40 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Beaufort Bufor Director: Joseph Cedar Country: Israel, released 2006 Duration: 131 min., 35mm Language: Hebrew w/subtitles As Israel prepares to withdraw from Southern Lebanon in 2000, Israeli Defense Force soldiers guard an outpost next to Beaufort Castle, a Crusaders’ fortress. The impact of the first Israeli film to explore the painful subject of Israel’s 18-year war with Lebanon is devastating. Director Joseph Cedar (Time of Favor, Campfire) won the coveted Silver Bear Award for Best Director at the 2007 Berlinale. 1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, 02465. Sara Rubin, 617-244-9899, info@bjff.org. Boston Jewish Film Festival - [events]