2010 Festival Highlights
Complete 2010 Film Selection List and Online Tickets
Opening Night Gala
Size DOES Matter!
Presenting...
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol)
Los Angeles Premiere!
Saturday, May 8
7:30pm doors open for red carpet
8:30 show begins
Reception to follow
Buy tickets for A Matter of Size
Written & directed by Erez Tadmor
and Sharon Maymon
Discussion to follow with the filmmakers, moderated by Rob Eshman, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Journal
WGA Theatre
135 S. Doheny Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Don't miss this momentous evening as we welcome LAJFF back for its 5th year!! Join us at the Los Angeles premiere of this witty, irreverent and massively appealing comedy. Cheer for our hefty heroes as they triumph in this optimistic story of acceptance and inner beauty. Walk the red carpet and enjoy scale-tipping desserts with real sumo wrestlers!
Get your tickets early as this film is sure to attract a "large" audience!
It's a Family Affair
Make Mother's Day a special family
day! After brunch, come and support
these emerging young artists!
Student Film Showcase
Sunday, May 9, 3:00 pm
Laemmle's Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Buy tickets for Student Film Showcase
Coming off last year's great success,
LAJFF is proud to present the third
annual showcase of Jewish student films
from day/high schools throughout the
greater Los Angeles area. Be inspired
by these budding filmmakers. Panel
discussion with students to follow.
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation
Valley Alliance and the Martin F.
Witkin Fund.
"In the Big Inning..." Genesis 1:1
Mother's Day is a special celebration
for the whole family. If brunch didn't
quite fill you up, grab a Hebrew
National and root, root, root for...
The Yankles
Sunday, May 9, 5:00 pm
Lively discussion with writer Zev Brooks, writer/director David R. Brooks and cast members to follow.
Laemmle's Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Buy tickets for The Yankles
They came, they prayed, they played! This charming Kosher-style Bad News Bears is the story of a washed up, ex-major league ballplayer who gets a second chance at life and love by managing an Orthodox yeshiva
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar!
As we celebrate Mother's Day this
week, come join us at the many
inspiring films honoring triumphant
Jewish women!
Berlin '36 - Los Angeles Premiere!
Sunday, May 9, 7:30 pm
Laemmle's Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Buy tickets for Berlin '36
In 1936, when the Nazis said "jump" athlete Gretel Bergmann knew just how high. Don't miss the rare opportunity to see this incredible film and to bear witness to a remarkable piece of forgotten Olympic history. Sponsored by the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles.
Anita
Sunday, May 9, 7:30 pm
Laemmle's Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Buy tickets for Anita
Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 pm
Laemmle's Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Buy tickets for Anita
Sponsored by HaMercaz.
This not-to-be-missed award-winning film is the inspiring story of a young Argentinean Jew, Anita, who triumphs in the face of adversity. Alejandra Manzo, an actress with Down syndrome, gives a heartrending performance.
Presented in cooperation with the Consulate General of Israel and the Consulate General of Argentina, as we share and honor the rich tapestry of Jewish, Latino and Israeli Cultures.
Bride Flight - Los Angeles Premiere!
Monday, May 10, 7:30 pm
Laemmle's Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Buy tickets for Bride Flight
Fifty years have passed since Ada, Esther and Marjorie met on a "bride flight" to New Zealand from Holland. They now come together again to reflect on how their lives, loves and losses have been intertwined with a special passenger.
Come sip, nibble and shop till you drop, or at least until the film begins... A pre-film event of wine, cheese & shopping at Dave & Lil's Boutique in Beverly Hills from 4:00 -7:00 pm.
Getting Chai
My Summer Friend
Followed By:
Holy Rollers - Los Angeles Premieres!
Official Selection of the Sundance Film Festival, LAJFF is proud to get an exclusive sneak preview of this much talked about film!
Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 pm
Laemmle's Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Buy tickets for My Summer Friend/Holy Rollers
Meet the screenwriters behind these films of self-discovery and courage. Naomi Pfefferman Magid, the Arts Editor of the Jewish Journal will engage in an exciting discussion with writers, Antwone Fisher and Antonio Macia.
These two films are an intimate look into the conflicting journeys of two young men. While one has grown by having endured the lessons of the value of freedom, the other has yet to pay the price.
Sponsored by Birthright Israel/NEXT and the Jewish Journal.
Tradition!
The Klezmatics: On Holy Ground
US Premiere!
Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 pm
Discussion with director Erik Greenberg Anjou and Lorin Sklamberg to follow.
Laemmle's Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Buy tickets for Yiddish Hillbillies/The Klezmatics: On Holy Ground
This screening is a tribute to Libby Sklamberg, dedicated LAJFF volunteer, Yiddishkayt friend and mother of The Klezmatics' Lorin Sklamberg.
For over 20 years The Klezmatics have been at the vanguard of the international Klezmer revival movement. Join us for the US premiere of the Grammy Award-winning group in this strikingly honest yet uplifting documentary portrait of an extraordinary band who strives to continue making joyous, boundary-breaking music.
Sponsored by Yiddishkayt.
Closing Night
The Loners (Habodedim)
US Premiere!
A Tribute to Israeli Cinema
The Loners is the new long-awaited feature by Renen Schorr, who has influenced a whole generation of young Israeli filmmakers.
Debut appearance by acclaimed Director, Renen Schorr - nominated for Best Director and Screenplay by the Israeli Film Academy.
Thursday, May 13, 7:30 pm
Laemmle's Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Buy tickets for The Loners (Habodedim)
Before we breakdown the sets and shut the lights, join us for an intimate conversation with one of Israel's icons and be among the first to experience his newest film. Based on true events, it is a study of how far man will go to defend his honor.
Sponsored by the Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity in cooperation with the Consulate General of Israel.
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