Join us at BYBS, 7:00 pm, for 5 weeks of Jewish films and facilitated discussions.
May 24 The Testament – A committed historian leading a significant debate against Holocaust deniers discovers surprising information with regards to the identity of his own mother. A mystery about a man willing to risk all to discover the truth. 2018, 96 min., Eng., Ger., Heb., Yid., with subtitles (Followed by facilitated discussion)
May 31 Shelter – Two women, trapped in a safe house where nothing is safe and no one can be trusted are at the core of SHELTER, a modern day take on a John LeCarre spy thriller. Shelter is based on “The Link”, a short story by the late Shulamit Hareven, and is masterfully directed by Eran Riklis, one of Israel’s most acclaimed filmmakers. In this cinematic game of deception, beliefs are questioned and interesting choices must be made. Fate turns in surprising ways in this suspense – laden, elegant neo-noir experience. 2017, 93 min., Heb. & Arabic with English subtitles (Followed by facilitated discussion with Suzanne Patterson, film critic)More