In these four fiction films, the experiences of young protagonists are shaped by their individual perspectives. As immigrants, ultra-religious youth or rebellious teens, they invite us to view the world through their unique lenses.
After her father leaves home, 10-year-old Rosalie, who lives in a Jerusalem slum, turns to fantasy-like memories from her childhood.
Solomon and Solomon Go Fishing
In an attempt to connect with his son, middle-aged Ethiopian Solomon takes him on a fishing trip to the Dead Sea. As the two set off on their journey, the cultural and personal gaps in their lives reveal the absurdity of existence in the Holy Land.
Two runaway teenage girls hitchhike through small-town Israel to a Northern Jewish sanctum in pursuit of spiritual redemption. Along the way, they’re confronted with the complexities of their relationship.
Women of Virtue
Etel, a 9-year-old girl who lives in the Hasidic community in Paris, gets her period for the first time. Her mother finally looks at her as if she were a woman. Etel feels blessed, until she learns that women are considered impure.
Solomon and Solomon Go Fishing is sponsored by Liki and Joe Abrams
The Artichoke Season is sponsored by Joan Sarnat and David Hoffman
$140 JFI Members / $175 General Public
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