2025 Film Guide

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Filtered By: Holocaust & Post-Holocaust Clear All

Disposable Humanity

Disposable Humanity

A family investigates the history and memory of the Nazi Aktion T4 program, which targeted over 300,000 disabled people and catalyzed the Holocaust.

Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

Oren Rudavsky’s poetic and powerful documentary, told in Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s own words, explores both the gift and the burden of being humanity’s witness.

Gold Bars: Who the F*ck is Uncle Ludwig?

Gold Bars: Who the F*ck is Uncle Ludwig?

After accusing his ex-business partner of living off stolen Nazi gold, a Montreal lawyer faces a defamation lawsuit that drags his daughter into a tangled investigation.

My Underground Mother

My Underground Mother

New York journalist Marisa Fox’s search for the secret past of her late Polish mother begs the question: What is the price of silence?

The Stamp Thief

The Stamp Thief

Part detective story, part heist film, The Stamp Thief investigates the tale of a Nazi who stole priceless stamp collections from Jews, then buried them in Poland—never to return.

The Tasters

Based on Rosella Postorino’s novel At the Wolf’s Table, a group of women are caught in a deadly game when they are forced by the SS to taste Hitler’s food for poison.

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Big Nights

SFJFF45'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 Films

SFJFF45 is proud to showcase this dynamic group of films that received JFI support in their creation.

Special Events

From comedy performances and reprise screenings to book readings and community discussions, these special events must be experienced in person to be believed.

Next Wave Films

Next Wave spotlights films and filmmakers that explore the complicated, conflicting, and empowering elements of contemporary life.

Narrative Features

These narrative features shed light on the drama, and comedy, of Jewish life around the world.

Documentary Features

These non-fiction films train their lenses on vital stories in the Jewish community and beyond.