Consulate and Department of Cultur- al Affairs. "We found a lot of films that were not suitable for Detroit audiences, some that were very erotic, or had gay themes," says Blumenberg. "[Since we were limited], we didn't want anything that would lose any potential audience; we wanted films that could appeal to everyone." The films that were chosen cover all the bases: docu- mentary, humor, In One of Us, four young Israeli society, ro- defenders of modem mance. "The pro- Israel find themselves in gram was chosen a crossfire of conflicting to cover different loyalties: a cause, areas and to ap- comrades, oneself and Uri Barbash peal to a broad truth. directs this sometimes range of ages," violent, sometimes adds Blumen- tender inspection of berg. "And we human values. See tried to keep a schedule for information good balance. We about the Opening Night didn't want every- discussion of this film. thing to reflect Is- raeli society, but wanted enough films that people could get a good idea of what a prolific industry Israeli film is." All the films were made in Israel and are in Hebrew with English subtitles. Each film was viewed three times, to make sure that the subtitles are not white on white, something for which Is- raeli films are famous, says Blumen- berg. Also, of the 10 films, half are suitable for ages 14 and up; the rest are geared toward an adult audience. Says Traison, "I think it's important that this community, being the size that it is, has a comparable festival that oth- er communities have had for years. And hopefully, this one will continue for years." Festival Schedule The following is a complete schedule of the Israeli Film Festival perfor- mances. The festival begins, following Shabbat, on Saturday, April 5: One Of Us 9 p.m. Saturday, April 5. Opening Night Special: Following the film, Osnat Ur-Leurer, a major in the Education Corps of the Israel Defense Forces, will lead an informal discus- sion on "Is One of Us Fact or Fantasy? Is a Situation Tike This Possible in To- day's Israeli Society?" See photo. The Flying Camel 2 p.m. Sunday, April a Three unusual characters come together for an adventurous comedy. See photo. The Heritage 4p.m. Sunday, April 6. One Spanish Jewish family's fortunes and misfortunes are chronicled over half a millennium. See photo. Cup Final 6 pan. Sunday, April 6. A unique film contrasting war and sports. Song of the Siren 8 p.m. Sunday, April 6 1994's most popill sr film in Is- rael, it's the story of a "thirtysomething" advertising executive, her romances and her mother's hopes for her to mar Lovesick on Nana Street 10 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Winner of eight Is- raeli Academy Awards, a tale of dove and romance. ❑ The Summer of Aviya 2 p.m. Sun- day, April 13. Author/actress Gila Al- magor and director Eli Cohen won the Silver Menorah Award for this story of a 10-year-old girl's adapting to life in Israel, her Holocaust survivor mother, and finding hope in music. A Nun on the Run Under the Domim Tree 4 p.m. Sun- day, April 13. The sequel to Summer ofAviya. See photo. White Night 6 p.m. Sunday, April 13. This is the American premiere of the Cannes Film Festival award-winning true story of an Israeli prisoner's dis- covery of courage. 71 _oteauto (Yaet 1.6e=su •w ak. 4 . M