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Winner of five Ophir Awards and Israel’s submission to the Academy Awards, this poignant drama follows Khaled, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy determined to see the Mediterranean Sea for the first time.
To honour the Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, TJFF presents a heartwarming Israeli classic about a High Holiday miracle.
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To honour the Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, TJFF presents a heartwarming Israeli classic about a High Holiday miracle.
After praying to the Lord for a child, an impoverished and childless Hasidic couple are visited by a pair of escaped convicts during the holiday of Sukkoth. With the film’s title, (‘Ushpizin’ is the Aramaic word for ‘guests’) referencing the seven mystical visitors who are welcomed on this holiday, the intelligent script coyly presents these convicts as a test of the couple’s hospitality and faith. Predating films such as Fill the Void, Ushpizin made a splash upon its initial release as the first movie made by members of the ultra-Orthodox community in collaboration with secular filmmakers and aimed for general audiences. Over 15 years later, the film’s humour and warmth still charms and has something to teach about humility and kindness.
Zoom Discussion on Sunday, September 12 at 1:00PM with Director Gidi Dar. Moderated by Darchei Noam Cantorial Soloist Phyllis Angel Greenberg.
PRESENTATION DETAILS
| Available to View | From Thursday, September 9 (at 12:01AM) to Sunday, September 12 (at 11:59PM) |
|---|---|
| Household Tickets | $12 All tickets include a $3 donation to Mazon Canada and The Stop Community Food Centre |
Presented by:
A Kultura Collective Member
Start Date: September 9, 2021
Closing Date: September 12, 2021
Available to View: September 9 (at 12:01AM) to September 12 (at 11:59PM)
Zoom Discussion: September 12 at 1:00PM
Zoom Discussion: September 12 at 1:00PM
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