Central Florida Jewish Film Festival
Queen of the Deuce
For two decades Chelly Wilson reigned over 42nd Street in Manhattan, then referred to as the “Deuce,” as the pugnacious matriarch of a skin flick empire. A larger-than-life character with chutzpah to spare, Wilson owned several adult theaters and was … Continued
The Other Widow
Nominated for 9 Ophir awards (Israeli Oscars) including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress, this is a darkly comedic drama about Ella (Dana Ivgy, Cinema Sabaya), a costume designer/theater dresser involved in a long-term relationship with Assaf, a respected … Continued
Hummus Full Trailer
In this wacky gangster comedy caper, a mix-up of three very different shipping containers at an Israeli harbor brings together a bunch of eccentric Middle East characters. The hijinks begin in the port city of Haifa, where illegal goods are … Continued
Farewell, Mr. Haffmann
This film will take place at the Orlando Science Center Digital Adventure Theater. The legendary Daniel Auteuil (Jean de Florette) gives one of his most superlative screen performances in this gripping new historical drama from writer/director Fred Cavayé, based on … Continued
The Performance
Screening as part of the 26th Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival! This screening will take place at the Orlando Science Center Digital Adventure Theater. Harold May (Jeremy Piven, HBO’s Entourage) is an American Jew and gifted tap dancer. Though … Continued
Stay With Us
Screening as part of the 26th Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival! Gad Elmaleh (one of France’s best-loved comedians) takes a journey of spiritual discovery in this poignant, warmly humorous self-portrait. Fusing fictional and autobiographical elements, Elmaleh directs and stars … Continued
All About the Levkoviches
Screening as part of the 26th Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival! Tamás, an aging and stubborn boxing coach, gets along well with everyone but his own Orthodox Jewish son. Estranged since Iván became religious and moved to Israel, there … Continued
Shoshana
Screening as part of the 26th Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival! Set in British Mandatory Palestine, this gripping historical thriller from celebrated British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom (A Mighty Heart, The Trip series), weaves a story of star-crossed love with one … Continued