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SUMMARY:Swedishkayt: Yidlife Crisis in Stockholm (+ Bazaar!... The Story that Needs to Be Told)
DESCRIPTION:Canada/Sweden 2025 | Directors: Eli Batalion & Jamie Elman | English & Yiddish with English subtitles | 77 minutes\nDocumentary \nIn their entertaining and insightful new film SWEDISHKAYT\, self-proclaimed “international Yiddish-ish icons” YidLife Crisis – comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman – embark on a whirlwind trip to Stockholm where they unearth a hidden treasure trove of Jewish culture.  With their unique blend of humor and heart\, Eli & Jamie explore the little-known history of Sweden’s Jewish community – with tales spanning 250 years\, from the earliest Jewish immigrants to discovering how Yiddish\, an almost forgotten language\, became a protected government-recognized language in Sweden. Along the way\, they dive into a Yiddish cultural revival that’s as unexpected as it is joyous. The result is a feel-good portrait of a small but robust community that\, against the odds\, is thriving – a universal story about diaspora\, language\, community\, and resilience.   \n  \nClick Here to Purchase Your Festival Passes   Click Here for the Complete Festival Schedule\n  \n \nProudly co-sponsored by the  \nJEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA  \nJay Joffe Memorial Program \n \n  \nMovie will be preceded by the screening of the short film: \n“BAZAAR! …. THE STORY THAT NEEDS TO BE TOLD” \nDirected by Jennifer Eisenberg & Sheryl Livergant \nExecutive Produced by Jonthan Joffe \n(English\, 18 minutes) \n \nCanada 2025 | Directors: Jennifer Eisenberg & Sheryl Livergant | Executive Producer: Jonathan Joffe | English | 18 minutes\nShort Documentary \nBlintzes\, shmattas and bargains – oh my! Bazaar! is the inspirational story of the remarkable women who volunteered for the Calgary Hadassah Bazaar\, and the impact that their involvement had on both their lives and the community. Volunteering together for a common purpose\, they helped cultivate a strong and cohesive Jewish community\, fostering lifelong friendships and personal fulfilment – all while showcasing Calgary’s small but vibrant Jewish community to the city at large. This locally made film features engaging stories told straight from the heart by several of these women\, interwoven with rich archival photographs. Bazaar! transports viewers to a bygone era\, inspiring a renewed appreciation for personal connection\, volunteerism and the value of community.   \n  \nThe Jay Joffe Memorial Program of the\n \nJEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA  \nThe Jay Joffe Memorial Program was launched by Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta (JHSSA) in 2009 to honour the memory of its long-serving founding president\, Jay Joffe (1931-2006). This program is dedicated to promoting and featuring Jewish culture and history through activities such as lectures\, exhibits\, films or performances. \nThis year\, the directors of JHSSA are pleased to again be part of the Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival through the sponsorship of the film Swedishkayt” and the short film “Bazaar!” both of which reflect Jay Joffe’s passions for bringing the love of Jewish history and its preservation to the widest possible audience.
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SUMMARY:Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
DESCRIPTION:USA 2024 | Director: Oren Rudavsky | English & French with English subtitles | 87 minutes\nDocumentary \nEighty years after his liberation from Buchenwald\, this captivating documentary offers an intimate and unprecedented look into the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel\, one of the most profound voices of our time. Told largely through his own words and eloquent voice\, Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire seeks to penetrate to the heart of the known and unknown Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) – his passions\, his conflicts and the enduring impact and relevance of his legacy as one of the most public survivors of the trauma of the Holocaust. With unique access to personal archives\, original interviews and employing hand painted animation\, the film illuminates Wiesel’s biography as a survivor\, writer\, teacher and public figure. \n  \nClick Here to Purchase Your Festival Passes   Click Here for the Complete Festival Schedule\n  \n \n 
URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/elie-wiesel-soul-on-fire/
LOCATION:Beth Tzedec
CATEGORIES:Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Midas Man
DESCRIPTION:United Kingdom | Director: Joe Stephenson | English | 112 minutes\nBiopic \nMidas Man brings to life the story of Brian Epstein\, the visionary whose unyielding belief in the Beatles’ potential catapulted them from a scrappy Liverpool band into the biggest rock phenomenon of all time – and transformed music history forever. From running a Liverpool record store to shaping the sound of a generation\, Epstein’s journey is a roller coaster of ambition\, passion\, self-sacrifice\, and relentless pursuit of greatness. \nJacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the mastermind behind The Beatles’ meteoric rise\, navigating a whirlwind of unprecedented fame\, cultural revolution\, and personal demons. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a man seeking acceptance and love in a world not ready. This captivating film pulls back the curtain on the swinging ’60s\, revealing the triumphs\, heartbreaks\, and secrets of the man who risked it all to change the face of music forever. His every touch turned dreams into gold\, yet he couldn’t escape his own struggles. \n  \nClick Here to Purchase Your Festival Passes   Click Here for the Complete Festival Schedule\n  \n \nTHE DR. MARTHA COHEN MEMORIAL SCREENING \nProudly sponsored by \n MARTHA COHEN BEQUEST \nBeth Tzedec Congregation
URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/midas-man/
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