Ea Hello Goodbye 30 La Camara Oscura mission for Jews during the Holocaust. Behind enemy lines, Hannah was captured, tortured and ultimately executed by the Nazis. Incredibly, her mother witnessed the entire ordeal - first as a prisoner with Hannah and later as her advocate, braving the bombed-out streets of Budapest in a desperate attempt to save her daughter. Winner; Audience Award and Best Documentary in the following Jewish festivals: New Jersey, Seattle, Houston, Pittsburgh, Denver; San Diego, Tucson, Atlanta, Washington, Hong Kong, Garden State, Heartland France/Israel, 2008, 95 min., French Co-sponsored by the Institute for Retired fl—q5") Professionals (IRP), Joel Marwil, Temple Beth El, Temple Beth El Brotherhood, Temple Beth El Sisterhood In an effort to make a change from his mundane lifestyle, Alain, a successful doctor, decides to embrace his Jewish heritage and move to Tel Aviv. "Hello Goodbye" is a comedic account of the struggles Alain and his wife, Gisele, encounter while starting their new life. This film is full of mishaps - lost baggage, an apartment that doesn't meet their expectations and unimpressed locals who don't take the couple seriously - that will keep you laughing! A must see for empty-nesters. Standing room only and sold-out showings in Jewish film festivals throughout the United States. Ej For My Father ripl Argentina, 2008, 86 min., Spanish Sponsored by Natalie & Manny Charach "La Camara Oscura" tells the story of Gertrudis, a Jewish immigrant born on the docks when her parents' ship arrived in Buenos Aires at the beginning of the 20th century. Labeled ugly by her jealous younger brother, Gertrudis tends to blend into the background, especially when photographs are taken. Gertrudis is married off to an older, wealthy Jewish rancher, and she appears to have a happy life, raising a loving family. One day, however, her husband hires an itinerant photographer to take pictures of the ranch, and Gertrudis is strangely drawn to this handsome, yet physically imperfect man. Nominated for eight Argentine Film Critics Association Awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best New Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Music Winner, Grand Prize, Pays de Caux International Latin Film Festival 2009 Winner, Best Film, International Jewish Film Festival of Uruguay 2009 1 11 111111 . rf/M/17. WZMIZ 4/27 4/29 Ann Arbor 111 l i Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh Israel/Germany, 2008,102 min., Hebrew and Arabic Nominated for seven Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay i 248.432.5461 4/29 Canada/Greece, 2008,104 min., English, Greek, Yiddish and German Sponsored by Minnie & Sam Berman, and the Program for Holocaust Survivors & Families Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Anne Michael, this film is a powerful and poetic drama of love, loss and redemption. Jakob Beer is a man haunted by his childhood experiences. Over the course of his life, he tries to deal with the losses he endured, and through his writing, he learns of love and ultimately is freed from his past. Cinematically, this film has the backdrop of Greece with all of the natural beauty and wonder. A feast for the eyes! "Courageous...A film of special humanity." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times Winner; People's Choice Award, Sydney Film Festival (2007) Sponsored by Flint Jewish Community Services Festival Award Winner: Moscow and Cinequest Birmingham "As beautiful and touching a movie as you're going to see this year."- Jeffrey Lyons, NBC Birmingham "For My Father" tells the story of Terek, a Palestinian man forced on a suicide mission in Tel Aviv so that he can regain his father's honor. He is given a second chance when his explosive vest fails to detonate. While waiting for repairs, he meets Keren, a young woman who recently separated from her Orthodox family. Terek and Keren share their stories and an unlikely relationship emerges. ag Fugitive Pieces Best Actor (Rade Sherbedgia), Rome International Film Festival (2007) USA, 2008, 86 min., English Co-sponsored by B'nai B'rith International Great Lakes Region and the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) In 1944 Hannah Senesh was living safely in Palestine but worried about her family still in Hungary. So she volunteered for a secret military mission to rescue members of the Hungarian Jewish community, including her mother. It was to be the only military rescue