Fifth Jewish film days in Hamburg: Diversity of the Jewish living environments!

Fifth Jewish film days in Hamburg: Diversity of the Jewish living environments!

in Hamburg is currently all about the exchange and the variety of Jewish film. The fifth Jewish film days will take place until June 19, 2025, an event that is now firmly anchored in the cultural scene of the Hanseatic city. The event, which is organized by the idea of ​​the Jewish community of Hamburg, Elisabeth Friedler, in close cooperation with Sebastian Schirrmeister, brings a selection of exciting films from Israel, the USA and France to the screen.

The festival, which has existed since 2021, has been steadily improved since its difficult start during the Corona period and is now enjoying a growing number of spectators. Last year, for example, around 450 cinematic interested parties were welcomed who not only watched films, but also participated in discussions and introductions. This year, exciting works such as the thriller "Guns & Moses", which is from a small city trabbi, which becomes a witness of a brutal crime. This opening performance took place on Sunday and presented the prelude to a diverse film week.

diverse topics and artists

The current program of the Jewish film days comprises five carefully selected films that deal with different facets of Jewish life. In addition to the already mentioned thriller, the documentary "Kafka’s Last Trial" is to be mentioned, which is targeted by the controversial estate of the famous author and is impressively told by a combination of documentary and animation. The film's German premiere takes place on Monday, with both the director and the author of the book template being present.

Another highlight is the marriage comedy "Matchmaking 2", which humorously illuminates the stories of singles in the Jewish community. The generation drama "The Ring" by Adir Miller and the brothers Doron and Yoav Paz also builds on the Jewish legacy by telling a family history for three generations, in which a remnant from the time of the Shoah plays a central role. Finally, the French film "Auction" has a work by Egon Schiele since 1939 and thus raises the important question of predatory art.

immersion in the dialogue

A central concern of the Jewish film days is to reduce stereotypes and to promote a dialogue between the audience and the filmmakers. At a time when Israel's films, due to geopolitical events, often find less attention at other festivals, the festival sets a sign of exchange and communication. It is therefore not surprising that the events are shaped by a continuous growth process.

The Jewish film days in Hamburg are not only a place to see first -class films, but also a platform to gain deeper insights into Jewish living environments. With a successful mix of entertainment, education and exchange, the team around Elisabeth Friedler and her colleagues managed to inspire the audience again and again. If you have the opportunity, you shouldn't miss the film days - there is something for everyone here!

Further information and the complete program can be found on the official website of the Jewish Film Days Hamburg.