2021 Festival

Festival dates: March 5-15, 2021

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A Starry Sky Above the Roman Ghetto </br>(in BC only)

A Starry Sky Above the Roman Ghetto
(in BC only)

A journey through the painful memories of the 1943 raid on the Jewish ghetto of Rome drives this narrative to a remarkable conclusion.
Abe</br>(Canada-wide)

Abe
(Canada-wide)

Abe is a whole-hearted, sweet and tasty film that is every bit relatable.
Army of Lovers in the Holy Land</br>(Canada-wide)

Army of Lovers in the Holy Land
(Canada-wide)

A fun and revealing look at one of Europe's most outrageous acts, the band's enduring popularity in Israel, and the lead vocalist's surprising decision to move to Israel.
Asia</br>(in BC only)

Asia
(in BC only)

For mom, Asia, motherhood has always been an ongoing struggle rather than an obvious instinct; becoming a mother at a very early age has shaped Asia’s relationship with her daughter.
Autonomies</br>(in BC only)

Autonomies
(in BC only)

From the filmmaking team that brought us the hit series Shtisel comes a dystopian drama starring some of Israel's top acting talent.
Beyond the Music</br>(Canada-wide)

Beyond the Music
(Canada-wide)

Beyond The Music portrays the innovative academy whose mission is to unite humanistic ideals, music and philosophy.
Breaking Bread</br>(in BC only)

Breaking Bread
(in BC only)

This delicious documentary follows a group of Jewish and Palestinian chefs who take part in a unique food festival in the city of Haifa.
Dying Doesn’t Feel Like What I’m Doing</br>(Canada-wide)

Dying Doesn’t Feel Like What I’m Doing
(Canada-wide)

An important film about mindfulness, spiritual practice and mortality.
Flawless</br>(Canada-wide)

Flawless
(Canada-wide)

Three unpopular high school students from Jerusalem decide to travel to Kiev to get plastic surgery, hoping this will change their lives for the better.
Golda</br>(Canada-wide)

Golda
(Canada-wide)

Based on that never-seen-before talk, testimonies of supporters and opponents and rare archival footage.
Here We Are</br>(in BC only)

Here We Are
(in BC only)

The parental bond is explored with sensitivity, grace and humor.
Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People</br>(Canada-wide)

Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People
(Canada-wide)

His name is synonymous with best-of-the-best reporting and photojournalism, not to mention excellence in many artistic fields, but Joseph Pulitzer's own story is, entertainingly, far from a portrait of uncomplicated virtue.