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Mediterranean Fever
Mediterranean Fever
An aspiring but depressed writer from Haifa befriends his new neighbor in an attempt to convince the man to help him realize a sinister scheme.
The Milky Way
The Milky Way
Desperate to support her first baby, offbeat musician Tala takes up a job at the “Milky Way” -  a breast milk bank.
The Monkey House
The Monkey House
Nominated for 11 Israeli Academy Awards, this comedic character study finds a desperate author and a feisty wannabe actress embroiled in a complicated charade.
My Daughter, My Love
My Daughter, My Love
On a trip to Paris, Shimon stays with his daughter, Alma, and her family. When he senses that something is wrong with her marriage his inquiries reveal the unimaginable.
Nobody Wants To Talk About Jacob Appelbaum
Nobody Wants To Talk About Jacob Appelbaum
Jacob Appelbaum, “the most dangerous man in cyberspace,” is living in exile and the subject of documentarian Jamie Kastner’s examination of privacy and ethics.
Nor by Day, Nor by Night
Nor by Day, Nor by Night
The most dedicated Talmud Torah student in his class, Rafael knows that his Sephardic ancestry precludes his acceptance into the community's prestigious institutions, no matter how hard he, or his father, tries.
Oys and Joys: Narrative Shorts
Oys and Joys: Narrative Shorts
Through a variety of styles and modes, these filmmakers imagine and reimagine Jewish life - its beauty, its challenges, and its edges - in this program of short fiction films.
Physician, Heal Thyself
Physician, Heal Thyself
World renowned addiction expert Gabor Mate’s polarizing ideas are explored through the story of his life and personal evolution.
The Return from the Other Planet
The Return from the Other Planet
The real-life story of the mysterious author who reinvented himself as Ka-Tzetnik and created a body of influential works based on his imprisonment at Auschwitz.

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Special Presentations
SFJFF44's Big Nights honor stories big and small, illuminate the diversity of Jewish experiences, champion freedom of expression, and delight with their wit and charm.
JFI Supported Stories
The Jewish Film Institute champions emerging and established filmmakers telling bold stories about Jewish life, culture, and identity through our Filmmaker Residency and Completion Grants programs. SFJFF44 is proud to showcase this dynamic group of films that received JFI support in their creation.
Next Wave Films
SFJFF44's Next Wave selections address the complicated, conflicting, and empowering elements of contemporary life, Jewish identity, and expression through a showcase of remarkable stories that touch on art, social justice, relationships, politics, and more.
Ruins & Ruminations
These nuanced, pre-October 7th films by Israelis, Palestinians, and international collaborative teams offer unique perspectives that help to contextualize the current crisis in Israel and Gaza.
Documentary Features
These non-fiction films train their lens on vital stories, in the Jewish community and beyond, that pull focus on the issues that define our times.
Narrative Features
These narrative features shed light on the drama, and comedy, of Jewish life around the world.