Michiana Jewish Film Festival
Directed by Ayelet Menahemi
With David Hayman, Udo Kier, Olivia Silhavy
Not Rated, 108 minutes, DCP
In French, Hebrew, and Arabic with English subtitles.
In this bittersweet dramedy that swept the Israeli Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Film, a boisterous Moroccan-Jewish clan reunites for a cross-cultural wedding that surfaces festering secrets. In early '90s Jerusalem, a diverse family celebrates a Moroccan-Jewish bride and French-Ashkenazi groom's union, infusing the occasion with joy, laughter, and a vibrant mix of languages. Yet, as the Seven Blessings ritual unfolds — a week of festive meals honoring the newlyweds — the facade cracks, exposing deep-seated wounds rooted in ancient traditions. With a top Israeli cast and inspired by the filmmaker's multiethnic background, this authentic, enveloping tale delves into a complex web of relationships, culture, and forgiveness amid clashing interpretations of shared memories.
Directed by Ayelet Menahemi
With David Hayman, Udo Kier, Olivia Silhavy
Not Rated, 108 minutes, DCP
In French, Hebrew, and Arabic with English subtitles.
In this bittersweet dramedy that swept the Israeli Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Film, a boisterous Moroccan-Jewish clan reunites for a cross-cultural wedding that surfaces festering secrets. In early '90s Jerusalem, a diverse family celebrates a Moroccan-Jewish bride and French-Ashkenazi groom's union, infusing the occasion with joy, laughter, and a vibrant mix of languages. Yet, as the Seven Blessings ritual unfolds — a week of festive meals honoring the newlyweds — the facade cracks, exposing deep-seated wounds rooted in ancient traditions. With a top Israeli cast and inspired by the filmmaker's multiethnic background, this authentic, enveloping tale delves into a complex web of relationships, culture, and forgiveness amid clashing interpretations of shared memories.
