CINEMA EMANU-EL

Film series moves to Tuesdays, opens July 11 with Israeli spy thriller “Walk on Water”

Mark your calendars now for Cinema Emanu-El 2006. Showing this summer on TUESDAY evenings, are four thought-provoking, entertaining and engaging films. All films begin at 7 p.m. in Tobian Auditorium, and are followed by a discussion led by our dynamic speakers. Watch your mailboxes for ticket information.

July 11, 2006: Walk on Water (2005) (Rated R)
Speaker: Rabbi David Stern

A compelling Israeli spy thriller about a jaded Mossad assassin who befriends the grandchildren of a Nazi war criminal. This psychological drama reveals the toll revenge takes on the human soul.

Israeli Film Academy (2004): Nominated for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay.

July 18, 2006: Watermarks (2004) (Not rated)
Speaker: Philip Einsohn

A nostalgic, inspiring documentary about seven champion women swimmers, members of the legendary Jewish Sports Club, Hakoah Vienna. The film chronicles their athletic success and the impact on their lives of the rise of Nazism in Austria in the 1930’s.

Audience Award for the Best Documentary at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (2005) and at the Boston Jewish Film Festival (2004)

July 25, 2006: Facing Windows (2003) (Rated R)
Speaker: Rabbi Rachel Goldenberg

An intriguing film about a bored young mother who struggles with her unfulfilled dreams and the haunting choices she contemplates. It is an unforgettable story of passion that unfolds after a chance encounter with a mysterious elderly man.

Italian Film Awards (2003): Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Score. Seattle International Film Festival (2004): Best Film.

August 1, 2006: Capturing the Friedmans (2003) (Rated R)
Speaker: Rabbi Oren Hayon

A riveting non-fiction drama depicting the darkest moments of a disintegrating family and the elusiveness of truth. The film is a devastating portrait of a dysfunctional family. This film contains strong adult themes and language which are inappropriate for children.

Academy Award Nomination (2004): Best Documentary. Sundance Film Festival (2003): Documentary Grand Prize.