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Highway 65
A young woman disappears in a burning hot summer in Afula. Nobody is looking for her, except for one police investigator who won't let it go.
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
Desperate to support her first baby, offbeat musician Tala takes up a job at the “Milky Way” - a breast milk bank.
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
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.
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.
Running On Sand
When a young Eritrean refugee at risk of deportation from Israel is mistaken for the new foreign player of a struggling soccer team, his survival depends on the team’s success.
This is My Mother
Pierre has his life turned upside down by the sudden arrival of his mercurial mother who suffers from bipolar disorder and has recently escaped from a clinic.
Under the Shadow of the Sun
Released after 15 years in prison, Matko sets out in search of his only son.
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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.