Archive 2021
PROMISED LAND / Ziemia Obiecana – SECTION A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
ANDRZEJ WAJDA, POLAND, 1974, 179 min
"SECTION A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME" - jewish existence during the Cold War: a German-Polish journey through time and a juxtaposition of cinematic histories on the occasion of DEFA’s 75th anniversary.
The relationship of the GDR and the People's Republic of Poland towards Judaism was, in light of the Nazi occupation, Shoah and the Cold War, characterised in several respects by reinterpretations of history. Accordingly, the few films that were made on the subject proceeded cautiously. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the foundi ... read more
19.11, Friday | 20:00 | Kino AMONDO
Proof of Identity / DOWÓD TOŻSAMOŚCI
MIKOŁAJ GRYNBERG, POLAND, 2021, 40 min
Directorial debut of Mikołaj Grynberg, a distinguished writer, reporter and photographer, shortlisted for the Nike Literary Award (one of the most prestigious awards for Polish literature), laureate of the Warsaw Literary Premiere. Author of the collections of short stories titled Rejwach and Poufne, Mikołaj is best known for his exceptionally incisive and honest conversations with the so-called “second generation”, namely the children and grandchildren of Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust: Ocaleni z XX wieku (2012), Oskarżam Auschw ... read more
21.11, Sunday | 17:00 | Muzeum POLIN
Requiem For a Fish / SHORTS WJFF: FOCUS ON ISRAEL
Gadi Rimer, Israel, 2021, 33 min
In 1968, Joe Rimer – an Israeli electrician and an amateur diver – decided to direct the first underwater Israeli film. Fifty years later, after discovering the forgotten film, his grandson went on a cinematic journey in search of the grandparent he never knew, and the only artwork he has ever created.
The film will be shown as part of the program SHORTS WJFF: FOCUS ON ISRAEL, together with:
Mój brat Gidi / What You're Going Through, dir. Binyamin Haneman, Izrael 2020, 20',
Mój pierwszy ślub w getrach / My first wedding in Leggings, dir. Avigail Graetz, Eietan Herman, Izrael 2021,10
16.11, Tuesday | 18:00 | VOD.Warszawa.pl
SHIVA BABY
EMMA SELIGMAN, USA / CANADA, 2020, 77 min
While at a Jewish funeral service with her parents, a neurotic college senior Danielle has an awkward encounter with her ex-girlfriend and her new sugar daddy. Tension is rising fast as directionless Danielle explores her romantic and career prospects under the intense watch of the family, friends, and judgmental neighbors from the extended local Jewish community. Grotesque and claustrophobic comedy taking place almost entirely in real time and at one location.
21.11, Sunday | 19:30 | Muzeum POLIN
SHORTS WJFF: FAMILY TIDES
multiples dir., ISRAEL, POLAND, USA, HUNGARY, TURKEY, 2021, 103 min
In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health… Though the force of family ties in these six films makes the protagonists return to the past and to the traditions, but the strength of individuality will not give up without a fight.
Bracha, dir. Mickey Triest, Aaron Geva, Israel, 2020, 12'
Sonya, dir. Shira Sznaider, Israel/Poland, 2021, 26'
The Binding of Itzik, dir. Anika Benkov, USA, 2020, 17'
Tale of Life, dir. David Bodrogi, Hungaryy, 2021, 17'
Something Blue, dir. Yisrael Rohn Rigler, Israel, 2021, 13'
Susam, dir. Sami Morhayim, Turkey, 2021, 18'
20.11, Saturday | 18:00 | VOD.Warszawa.pl
SHORTS WJFF: FOCUS ON ISRAEL
multiples, Israel, 2020, 2021, 63 min
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES 3 SHORT DOCUMENTARIES FROM ISRAEL:
Requiem For a Fish, dir. Gadi Rimer, Israel 2021, 33'
In 1968, Joe Rimer – an Israeli electrician and an amateur diver – decided to direct the first underwater Israeli film. Fifty years later, after discovering the forgotten film, his grandson went on a cinematic journey in search of the grandparent he never knew, and the only artwork he has ever created.
What You're Going Through, dir. Binyamin Haneman, Israel 2020, 20'
Benny Haneman the directo ... read more
16.11, Tuesday | 20:30 | VOD.Warszawa.pl
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