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CENTERPIECE EVENT THE OBSERVER’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND SOCIETY
THURSDAY Season

MARCH
11

FILM AVAILABLE
MARCH 11, 8AM,
FILM FILM FOR 48 HOURS

96 minutes
Italian with English subtitles

Sponsored by:
A STARRY SKY MARSHA EISENBERG We all know things will look a little differently this season,
ABOVE THE ROMAN GHETTO but don’t worry, we’re here to help make the best of it.

The past interlaces with the present: the discovery of a mysterious See which events are virtual or in person, and get tips on how to
yellowed photograph depicting a little girl will lead Christian and enjoy them to their fullest — even if it is in the comfort of your
own home. Plus, get cocktail recipes, takeout options and the
Jewish students to search for the truth. They undertake a journey 411 on the philanthropy scene.
through the memory of a painful past that is hard to forget, such as
the memory of the raid on the Jewish ghetto of Rome. It’s everything you need to support your favorite
local organizations at a distance.

For tickets, visit JFEDSRQ.org/JFF FILM DISCUSSION k MARCH 12 AT 3PM WITH TH19401

DIRECTOR GIULIO BASE

MONDAY TUESDAY

MARCH MARCH

15 16

FILM AVAILABLE FILM AVAILABLE
MARCH 15, 8AM, MARCH 16, 8AM,
FILM FILM FOR 48 HOURS FILM FOR 48 HOURS

73 minutes 103 minutes
French with English subtitles French with English subtitles

Sponsored by:
BUKRA FIL MISH-MISH AN IRREPRESSIBLE BRIAN & JOAN WIDES

Shortly after the death of his special uncles, Didier Frenkel descends WOMAN
into the basement of their shared home and finds a treasure: an Janot Reichenbach fell in love with Léon Blum as a teenager but
ancient archive of animated films from Egypt starring Mish-Mish life circumstances kept them from marrying. When, at last, they
Effendi, the Arab equivalent of Mickey Mouse. His uncles kept this can be together it’s 1940 and the French government has fallen
surprising chapter of their lives under cover. Didier begins restoring to Germany. Blum, the French-Jewish socialist three-time Prime
the films and unveils the story of the rise and fall of these pioneers Minister, is pursued by the Nazis and Janot, determined to stay
of Arab animation. close to Blum, refuses to follow family as they flee the country.

This touching historical drama follows Janot in her decision to
abandon her comfortable life and risk everything to be by Blum’s side.

For sponsorship opportunities
please contact Jeremy Lisitza at 941.343.2113