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Loving Sophia
Doc, 54 min, & 72 min, color/ black&white, 2010Directed and produced by: Ohad Itach
Sponsored by: MAKOR Foundation and YES Doco
Language: Hebrew and Russian with English, French or Russian subtitles
The dark corners of growing up as a new immigrant are powerfully explored in this intense documentary. Sophie's wrenching journey into darkness is strikingly documented as her decent into drugs and prostitution leads not only to a powerful film, but to the possibility of moving on.
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Jewish Identity in France
Doc, 34 min, 2014Written and Directed by: Gilad Inbar
Co-Writers: Gilad Inbar & Amitai Achiman
Produced by: Amitai Achiman
Sponsored by: Beit HaTfutsot - The Museum of the Jewish People
Language: French, Hebrew and English with English subtitles
A visit to Paris of today and a look at the Jews who live there.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
I Was There in Color
doc, 55 min, Digibeta, Color, 2010Directed by: Avishai Kfir - Rei Communications Ltd.
Produced by: Itzhak Rubin
Sponsored by: IBA Channel 1-Israel & The Rabinovich Foundation – Cinema Project
Language: English narration
Extraordinary, never before seen footage of Israel’s History in color.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Saga of a Photo
Doc, 82 min, 2013Directed by: Mooli Landesman
Produced by: Tslil Landesman - Sadot Productions
Sponsored by: IBA Channel One
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
For a moment in time one photo exposed the joy of filmmaker Mooli Landesman grandparents' wedding in 1926 in Berlin. A moment later, everything will turn upside down.This is a story about love and a love story that crosses borders – both physically and emotionally.
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When Israel Went Out
Doc 82 min, 2010Director: Meni Elias
Producer: Micha Shagrir - Shiba Communications
Languages: Hebrew and Amharic with English subtitles
Eight Israelis, Ethiopian and native-born--return in late 2009 to retrace their treacherous trek from Ethiopia to Israel. Exploring the meaning of their ancestry, the physical struggle of the voyage and the emotional journey of changing an identity.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
The Phoenixes
Doc, 56 Min, MiniDV, color, 2009Directed by: Yoram Hoenig
Produced by: Micha Shagrir
Language: Hebrew, English Subtitles
The profound and moving stories of seven holocaust survivors who have played a significant role in the development of the Israeli society.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Leo Levi - The Man With the Nagra
Doc, 69 min, 2013Written and Directed by: Yaala Levi Zimmerman
Produced by: Yaala Levi Zimmerman and Yohanna Levi
Language: Hebrew and Italian with English subtitles
A tribute to one unique man, which is at the same time an exploration of the beautiful and enduring Jewish community in Italy.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Just Like the Queen of England
Doc, 88 min, 2010Directed & Produced by: Micha Shagrir - Ofot HaChol Productions
Languages: French, Hebrew and German with English subtitles
Sponsored by: The Phoenixes Association
A starkly intimate film in which the filmmaker follows a street-smart and charismatic boy – 69 years after he was left to fend for himself in Nazi occupied Paris.
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Skate to Survive
Doc, 48 min, color, 2007Written by: Michael Kainer
Directed by: Astra Burka
Produced by: Michael Kainer & Astra Burka
With the help of: OMNI Television Independent Producers Initiative.
Language: English, Dutch & German with English subtitles.
A moving documentary about the artistry and struggle of Canadian figure skating coach Ellen Burka. The film shows how her enthusiasm and energy allowed her wildly creative side to survive and flourish despite the harsh realities around her.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90