Austin Jewish Film Festival

Promoting the love of Jewish films to the Central Texas community by programming events related to movies.
20th Annual Festival Dates: November 3-13, 2022

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Converts: The Odyssey of Becoming Jewish is a look at what inspires someone to adopt a new faith. This film tracks stories of Jewish converts of all identities, as they embark on the conversion process.

Learn more here: https://t.co/kDzb7TkS6P

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On March 5th the #AustinJewishFilmFestival will have a special event at UT in collaboration with @UTJewishStudies showing the film Jud Süss 2.0, followed by a discussion with a panel of UT experts. For more info: https://t.co/PuDPTM7ac2

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#AustinJewishFilmFestival Director David Finkel recently lead a Q&A with the cast of "The Offering" a horror film with a Jewish twist. Learn more about this film by watching their discussion: https://t.co/uFdbdzMi8K

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"The Man in the Basement" is playing at the #AustinJewishFilmFestival. This superb drama set in modern times deals with what would you do if a racist moved into your basement and you couldn’t get rid of him? More info available here: https://t.co/oEnj3TsR45
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Join the #AustinJewishFilmFestival for the TX premiere of "Bad Nazi, Good Nazi" an excellent documentary that looks at the complex issues around memorializing a Nazi soldier who ended up doing good. More info available here: https://t.co/qiRFSOvQfb
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The #AustinJewishFilmFestival is proud to host the Texas premiere of Schächten, the newest film from Thomas Roth. The film follows Jewish Austrian businessman Victor, who must deal with the aftermath of Nazi crimes. Live Q&A to follow. More info here: https://t.co/VQCSaWGQNY

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A twisty thriller set to a backdrop of WWII, Farewell Mr. Haffmann will be screening at the #AustinJewishFilmFestival. A recorded Q&A with director Fred Cavayé will follow. Learn more about the film here: https://t.co/auLWbgYNuz
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Jewish humor is everywhere, but who gets to own the laughter? "Who's Afraid of Jewish Humor?" playing at the #AustinJewishFilmFestival, tries to address this question. Director Jascha Hannover introduces his film below. More info available here: https://t.co/d2s3n8LOv3

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Get special access to the Old City of Jerusalem with "Between Walls" which is introduced by co-director Rotem Zisman Cohen below. You can check out this film at a FREE screening at the #AustinJewishFilmFestival. More info here: https://t.co/VmohDXoKq3 #AustinFilm #IsraeliFilm

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One week until the #AustinJewishFilmFestival begins! The festival begins with a screening of "Exodus 91". Director Micah Smith (who will join us for a live Q&A after the screening) introduces his film below. Get your passes today! https://t.co/GJzCQNaASq
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AJFF365 is back in person this Sunday! Join us for the Texas Premiere of "All I Can Do" an Israeli Ophir Award nominated film. Writer/director, Shiri Nevo Fridental will join us for a Q&A session following the film. More info and tickets available here: https://t.co/E5DIsYLAeE

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Celebrate the Hanukkah season starting TODAY Sunday 11/28 through 12/5 with eight nights of exclusive, award-winning new films, available to view from the comfort of home via your TV or computer. Tickets:
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TONIGHT! Join us for our festival Closing film & food/drinks reception (7 PM) (included w/ticket ) "Persian Lessons" This is the Texas Premiere and a live Q&A with the director Vadim Perelman tonight. Tickets are available at https://t.co/tQzSEQC11x.
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'Persian Lessons' at Austin Jewish Film Festival https://t.co/fyI0l7EqwB
screens Tuesday 11/16 at 7:30 pm with a Persian-themed party and oud player. Come join us!

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After 70 years of painting, this little-known Texas artist is getting the spotlight https://t.co/3uFWin7BNI

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It's Opening Night with "Hester Street" (1975 4K restoration) starring Carol Kane at 7:45 PM and "Sin La Habana" (Canada/Cuba) at 8:15 pm. Multiple screens at the Galaxy Highland or watch at home. Full schedule/tickets on our website. 🎬🎉🤩
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A Holocaust survivor develops a life-changing friendship with a homeless, anti-Semitic sex worker in Los Angeles. Starring Ed Asner, Sunday 11/14, 4:30 PM followed by and Q& A with director Rafal Zielinski, writer Gina Wendkos and star Margot Josefson https://t.co/7IVi17LKgG

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Austin Jewish Film Festival celebrating culture, promoting dialogue amid rash of antisemitism https://t.co/UOb9TIPdl1

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...And ACTION! The festival begins Thursday night (11/11) Here's Festival Director, David Finkel to walk you through all the options to take advantage of this first-time hybrid format. Go in person or view at home-- or both! Oy Vey! Enjoy it your way!
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The Austin Jewish Film Festival is back! David Finkel, the director of the festival, joins Leslie Rangel to share more details about the hybrid format. https://t.co/XIOlaEBKjI