Israeli Film Festival

The dates for the screenings are February 2-  March 29. (Every Thursday). All movies will be screened at Wesleyan University Center for Film Studies, at the Goldsmith Family Cinema, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown,  CT at 8pm.

Free Admission. On site parking.

The Festival is organized by Dalit Katz, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion and Israel Studies and cultural coordinator of Israeli events at Wesleyan University. It is sponsored by the Ring Family, Jewish and Israel Studies and co sponsored by the Film Studies Department.

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The Dolphin Boy, 2011, ( February 2) English subtitles ( Documentary. 72 minutes) Director: Dani Menkin Watch trailer

The Dolphin Boy(2011) documents the amazing recovery of an Israeli Arab boy, who was brutally attacked by his classmates, through an unconventional treatment with the Dolphins at the Dolphins Reef in Eilat. This film is relevant to disability and Animal Studies courses. Speaker, Dani Menkin, the film’s director.

 

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The Matchmaker, 2010 , (February 9) English Subtitles (Feature) Director :  Avi Nesher Watch trailer

The Match Maker, set in Haifa during the Six Day War, follows a teenager boy who gets a summer job with a mysterious matchmaker.Speaker: Professor Owen Shapiro, Director of the Film Program at Syracuse University and a film maker. Prof. Shapiro will deliver a talk entitled: An American Film Maker Looks at Israeli Cinema.

 

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The Human Resources Manager, 2010, (February 16) English subtitles (Feature) Directors: Eran Riklis Watch trailer

The Human Resources Manager, based on A. B.Yehoshua’s acclaimed novel, starts off with the death of a Romanian immigrant in Israel. Although her death was not work related, an investigative reporter decides to publicize the case as an example of the cold – hearted approach of the company to its employees. The Human Resources Manager is sent to Romania to counter those accusations.Rabbi  Seth Haaz from Congregation  Adath Israel in Middletown, will discuss ethical issues arising from this film from Judaic perspective.

 

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Restoration, 2010, ( February, 23) English subtitles (Feature) Director: Yossi Madmony Watch trailer

Restorationnominated for 11 Israeli Academy Awards, centers on Mr. Fidelman’s attachment to his antique restoration workshop. After his long – time business partner passed away, Fidelman rejects his son’s idea to sell his business in order to build an apartment complex on the site. He believes that with the help of his new apprentice, Anton, he will find a way to save his workshop and his solitary world.Speaker: Peter Gedrys, a professional restorer, will deliver a talk entitled Restoration: Embracing the Past While Creating the Future.

 

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Intimate Grammar, 2010, ( March 1) English subtitles (Feature) Director: Nir Bergman Watch trailer

Intimate Grammar, based upon David Grossman’s acclaimed novel, depicts three years in the life of Aaron, a sensitive boy, who grows up in a militant generation that will not go through another Holocaust. During those years, during which Aaron refuses to grow, he embarks on a dangerous inner journey: to cross the boundary dividing childhood and adolescence.Speaker: Laura Blum, a film critic will deliver a talk entitled The Boy Who Would not Grow Up.

 

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Je T’aime Terminal, I love You Terminal, 2010 ( March 29). English Subtitles Director: Dani Menkin Watch trailer

Je T’aime Terminal  ( I Love You Terminal) is a romantic comedy about a young Israeli man on his way to join his American fiancé. During twenty four hour connection delay, he meets an eccentric and charming girl with whom he contemplates love, relationships and life.Speaker: Dani Menkin, the film director.