Jewish International Film Festival 2014

Overview

Experience the best of Israeli and Jewish-themed cinema, courtesy of the film-savvy folks at the Jewish International Film Festival. Not to be confused with the Israeli Film Festival, whom I like to imagine JIFF is locked in some sort of epic power struggle with, this 18-day cinematic showcase features films from countries including France, Germany, the US and the Philippines, in addition to Israel itself. In doing so, the festival shines a spotlight on the experiences of the Jewish diaspora all around the world.

Standouts on the 2014 JIFF program include critically-acclaimed black comedy Zero Motivation, WWII boxing film Young Perez and the searing Israeli divorce drama Gett, the Trial of Vivian Amsalem. Many of the screenings will be followed by Q&As and guest speaker seminars or, in the case of this doco about Orthodox matchmaking, a speed-dating night. Shalom!

For the full JIFF program, visit their website.