Festival Calendar

Tucked away in an abandoned shelter, “Wild Kids” create surreal and fantastic characters. For these children of Russian immigrant artists, radical animation films are a refuge from a hostile world.

Ami was killed in the 1967 War. 50 years later, Shaked, the film's director and Ami's nephew comes upon a family secret. In between visits to his grandma, Shaked seeks to uncover the truth behind Ami's life and death.

A rabbi’s son dreams of becoming an actor. He becomes a great star in Vienna, but success does not relieve his guilt and homesickness. The restored print of this rare silent film premiered at this year’s Berlinale.

Ten years after the death of policeman Salim Barakat in a terror attack, his brother Jamal investigates the identity of Salim’s killer and whether the police is withholding information.

Amin leaves Senegal to work in France and sends money home to keep his family afloat. On the job, he meets Gabrielle (Emmanuelle Devos), a good-natured divorcée and the two develop a warm and loving relationship.

Decades after leaving entertainment to become a Rabbi, Uri Zohar, a pioneer of Israeli cinema, is directing once again. As he tells the story of a dancer who discovers her faith, we get a glimpse into his own personal journey.

Every year, on May 9, the day marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, Berlin’s Soviet War Memorial becomes a pilgrimage. Sergei Loznitsa documents the unique choreography of celebrators in fancy dress and Red Army uniforms. Screened together with two short films by Loznitsa, "Reflections" (2014) and "The Old Jewish Cemetery" (2015). 

Jonathan Agassi is one of the world’s most successful gay porn stars. A rare and intimate look at the world of porn and escorting, as well as a unique mother and son relationship, redefining familiar family norms.