The 2023 Sun Valley Jewish Film Festival is presented by the Wood River Jewish Community. See three movies at The Community Library, free. No registration required.
The mission of the Wood River Jewish Film Festival is to offer outstanding world cinema that aims to educate, entertain and showcase films that portray the Jewish experience.
June 22: Farewell Mr. Haffman
Winner of 18 Audience Favorite Awards
Paris 1942. During Nazi occupation. A jeweler, Joseph Haffman, arranges for his family to flee the city from Nazis. He offers his employee Francois Mercier and his wife the chance to take over his store until the conflict subsides. The two men agree but with dire consequences that will change the fate of all three characters. A gripping story.
1hr. 55min. Language: French (English subtitles)
June 27: Greener Pastures
Nominated for 12 Israeli Academy Awards
A newly widowed Israeli, low on money and friends hatches an unexpected plan to change things. Filled with endearing performances, this is a surefire crowd pleaser. Don’t miss. Nominated for Best Israeli Film.
1hr 30min. Language: Hebrew (English subtitles)
June 29: Tiger Within
Emmy Award-winning actor, Ed Asner, in his final role gives a remarkable performance in this very special film.
Tiger Within is a tender hearted story about the growing friendship between a lonely and homeless teenage girl and a holocaust survivor. This wonderful film is filled with universal messages of forgiveness, fortitude, and healing. A must see.
1 hr. 38 min. Language: English
