The 2010 Israeli Film and Food Festival was a success! Participants enjoyed the wonderful films listed below, delicious Israeli food, and time with friends.
This event was supported in part by a grant from the Jewish Arts & Culture Initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Saturday, August 21 2010, 7:00 pm
Hooker Dunham Theater, Brattleboro
Reviews of all four films [pdf]
Ruth
The story of an adolescent girl who lives in the most dangerous place in Israel where she must fight to interpret her faith in her own way.
(Israel, 2008, 55 min —Hebrew with subtitles)
A Matter of Size
International award winner is a hilarious and heart-warming tale about four overweight guys who learn to love themselves through the Japanese sport of sumo wrestling!
Reviews & synopsis on Menemsha Films website
(Israel, 2009, 90 minutes, Hebrew with subtitles — winner of three awards at 2010 Israeli Film Academy)
Sunday, August 22 2010, 1:00 pm
Mountain Park Cinema, West Dover
Mrs. Moscovitz and the Cats
When Yolanda wakes up in a geriatric hospital she begins living her own personal nightmare which, as she discovers is only of her own making and in fact a blessing in disguise.
(Israel, 2009, 83 Min — Hebrew with subtitles — nominated Best Actress Award)
Bruriah
Buriah is compelled to solve the mystery of her childhood trauma and in the process, manages to lay out the full scan of feminine and human needs and challenges her husband in the process.
(Israel, 2008, 90 Min — Hebrew with subtitles)
Note: These films may not be suitable for young children.
