In this collection of recent short films from Canada, Britain, Australia, Israel and Slovakia, the supernatural is invoked in key aspects of Jewish life, from births to weddings to shivas.

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Shiva, 2024

In this collection of recent short films from Canada, Britain, Australia, Israel and Slovakia, the supernatural is invoked in key aspects of Jewish life, from births to weddings to shivas. Tales of Kabbalah, generational trauma and forbidden love are brought to life with originality by a group of young filmmakers who wrestle with rituals and traditions.

Guests: Directors Josh Saltzman (Shiva); Sara Farb and Farhang Ghajar (The Shomer)

Presented by:

A Kultura Collective Member

Start Date: June 14, 2025

9:15 PM

Downtown Toronto

Carleton Cinema

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