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Seven Blessings: 35th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival Kickoff Film Screening
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM
The David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre Lawrence Family JCC
Winner of ten 2023 Ophir awards: Best film, director, script, editing, lead actress, support actress, makeup, wardrobe, sound, casting Including Best Picture Award. Marie travels from France to Israel, where her family now lives, to marry her one true love. "Seven Blessings" is a week of festive meals in honor of the bride which turns into a sad comedy about family crimes, forgiveness and loss.
Director: Ayelet Menahemi | Israel | 2023 | 108 min.
Arabic, Hebrew, French | English Subtitles | Comedy, Drama | San Diego Premiere
Price: $20 | JCC Member: $17 | Underwriter: Complimentary
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Seven Blessings: 35th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival Midseason Film Screening
DATE: COMING SOON
The David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre Lawrence Family JCC
NOMINEE FOR BEST FILM IN THE OPHIR AWARDS 2023. On the verge of being deported from Israel, Eritrean refugee Aumari is mistaken for a Nigerian soccer star, seizes his opportunity, and joins Maccabi Netanya despite his lack of talent. His sweet personality overcomes many obstacles and he seems to have found his place in Israeli society, but unpredictable complications ensue.
Director: Adar Shafran | Israel | 2023 | 104 min.
Hebrew | Comedy, Drama | English Subtitles | Comedy, Drama | West Coast Premiere
Price: $20 | JCC Member: $17 | Underwriter: Complimentary
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2024 SDIJFF Audience Award Winners
Audience Award Best Documentary Feature
1. Remembering Gene Wilder
2. Left Alone Rhapsody – The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless
3. Bella!
Audience Award Best Narrative Feature
1. Story of Annette Zelman
2. Martha Liebermann - A Stolen Life
3. My Father's Secrets