Gay: 1 film(s)
Eyes Wide Open / Eynayim Pekuhot
Eyes Wide Open / Eynayim Pekuhot
Haim Tabakman, Israel, 2009, 90m
New York PremiereAaron, an ultra-Orthodox butcher in Jerusalem and a dedicated husband and father, hires Ezri, a handsome student, as his apprentice. When his time with Ezri comes at the expense of his family life, Aaron faces threats from neighbors and town elders. Haim Tabakman’s sensitive feature debut explores the devastating consequences of forbidden passion.
Haim Tabakman, Director, will be in attendance.
preceded by
Kallah (Bride)
Miri Shapiro, UK, 2007, 15m
U.S. PremiereBurdened with a sick parent, Sarah struggles with the preparations for becoming a “kosher Jewish bride.”
Tue Jan 19: 7:30pmat the JCC in Manhattan
Sat Jan 23: 6:30pm
Sun Jan 24: 6:00pm
This year's New York Jewish Film Festival was selected by Rachel Chanoff, Independent Curator; Andrew Ingall, Assistant Curator, The Jewish Museum; Richard Peña, Program Director, The Film Society of Lincoln Center; Aviva Weintraub, Associate Curator and Director of the NYJFF, The Jewish Museum.
