04/14/2009 - 7:00pm to 04/14/2009 - 9:30pm

Location:
Ahavath Achim Sephardic Congregation
Congregation Ahavath Achim
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97239

Class Description:
This social satire about an Oriental Jewish family in a settlement camp in Israel in 1949, placed director Ephraim Kishon, and producer, Menahem Golan, among the first Israeli filmmakers to achieve international success, and introduced actor Chaim Topol to audiences worldwide. It was nominated for a 1964 Academy Award in the category of Best Foreign Language Film, a first for an Israeli production. This film is characterized as a Bourekas film genre, popular in Israeli cinema during the 1960’s and 70’s. It is a humorous and entertaining film for your enjoyment – and a great way for us to end our second film season.

148 minutes. Language: Hebrew with English subtitles. Open discussion to follow the film

Guest Speakers: Golda Edwards and David Tver, both of whom lived in Israel in the period of adjustment experienced by many immigrants.

More Info:
This is part of the Sephardic Film Festival. All screenings are free, feature a guest speaker, and include group discussion afterward. Refreshments provided. For more information, please call (503) 227-0010.

*This is a free class.