Using the power of film to inform, educate, and most of all entertain, the festival challenges conventional perspectives on issues facing all of us. This program is part of Enzian’s cultural festival circuit and is co-presented with The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando.
November 13 – 16, 2021
Festival Pass (All 6 programs): $60
Individual Programs: $12
Israel, 2020, 85 MIN, Directed by Ruthy Pribar, In Hebrew and Russian with English Subtitles
Nominated for a whopping 13 Israeli Oscars and winner of Best Actress, Best Cinematography, and the Nora Ephron Award for Director at Tribeca 2020, this touching and beautifully acted drama is about the unusual directions love can take in a mother-daughter relationship. Despite living together, mid-30s nurse, Asia (Alena Yiv), and teenage daughter, Vika (Emmy nominee Shira Haas, Unorthodox), barely interact. But when Vika begins struggling with a degenerative illness, Asia must become the mother her daughter so desperately needs.
“As far as intimate dramas go, ‘Asia’ is really top notch. Never content to go for an easy emotional beat, every single moment feels real.” – Joey Magidson, AWARDSCIRCUIT.COM
USA/Israel, 2020, 75 MIN, Directed by Dani Menkin, In English and Hebrew with English Subtitles
The Opening Night Film of the NY Jewish Film Festival, and Audience Award winner of San Diego Int’l FF, Aulcie tells the riveting story of a legendary athlete. In 1976, Aulcie Perry was playing basketball in Harlem when a scout from Maccabi Tel Aviv spotted and signed him. A year later he led the team to their first European Championship, converted to Judaism, and become an Israeli citizen. But his rise to fame was precipitous, and personal demons almost derailed his life.
“A fine documentary.” – Peter Keough, BOSTON GLOBE
USA/Israel, 2020, 85 MIN, Directed by Beth Elise Hawk, In English and Hebrew with English Subtitles
Founded by Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel – the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef – the A-sham Arabic Food Festival depicts social change through food. At the festival, Jewish and Arab Israeli chefs collaborate on mouthwatering dishes, working together to transform traditional recipes. Celebrating their unique cultural heritages and their common love of cooking, the chefs prove that there is no room for religion and politics in the kitchen. Winner—Best Culinary Film, Napa Valley Film Festival.
“Fascinating…a film that talks about food, peace, and people…” – Jessica Steinberg, TIMES OF ISRAEL
Norway, 2020, 90 MIN, Directed by Johanne Helgeland, In Norwegian with English Subtitles
You are never too small to make a big difference. This WWII-set Norwegian family drama tells the story of the adventurous 10-year-old Gerda and her brother Otto, whose parents are arrested right before Christmas in 1942. Now left on their own, the siblings discover that two Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, are hidden in a secret cupboard in their basement, and make the dangerous decision to help them flee from the Nazis and cross the border to reunite them with their parents in neutral Sweden.
“Inspiring…a deeply moving and suspenseful film that appeals to the entire family.” – Elsa Keslassy, VARIETY
This festival is produced by Enzian Theater and the Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando as part of the Cultural Festival Circuit and is supported by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts Campaign and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, plus the following generous sponsors: Jeffrey Weiss – Garganese Weiss D’Agresta and Salzman; Harold and Rosalind Kaplan; Dolores Indek; Sheryl and Julian Meiten; Henrietta and Marc Katzen; Ellen and Simon Snyder; Jodi and David Krinker; Susie and Ed Kleiman and Adam Littman.
Dolores Indek
Adam Littman
Harold and Rosalind Kaplan
Henrietta and Marc Katzen
Susie and Eddie Kleiman
Jodi and David Krinker
Sheryl and Julian Meiten
Ellen and Simon Snyder
Jeffrey Weiss
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