EVENT LIST
Dramedy
Director(s): Yoav Paz, Doron Paz, Adir Miller
2024
120'
Israel
A sentimental father-daughter dramedy rooted in Holocaust memory follows an observant Israeli son who travels to Budapest to reclaim a fabled wartime ring tied to his mother’s survival. Arnon, a driving instructor who’s gone adrift, persuades his estranged daughter Alma, whose coming out he never fully accepted, to join the search for the ring that had saved their family. As they contend with bureaucratic hurdles, antisemitism, unexpected generosity, and memories from ailing matriarch Violetta, the first steps toward reconnection emerge. Drawn from his family history and written and co-directed by lead actor, Adir Miller, this gently affecting journey blends humor and quiet heartache as a father’s quest becomes a chance to reweave a family story frayed by hurt and time.
Why we like this film: One of the most engaging Holocaust-related films which has won awards at many festivals. Great character development, plot twists, terror, and humor. Inspired by true stories with the real life heroine present at the end.
Evans Performance Center at Shalom Austin
Aug 9
Comedy
Director(s): Zohar Shachar, Jamal Khalaily
2025
75'
Belgium, Israel
When Yaki becomes aware of Bella’s true identity — a curly plumed, extremely valuable dove and his sole inheritance — it’s already too late. Yaki embarks with Bilal, his childhood friend, and their wives on a road trip across Israel and Palestine to bring Bella back. Along the way, they navigate through checkpoints, ruin a wedding, steal the newlyweds’ car, participate in a family reconciliation ceremony, and revive the unconscious dove.... All in order to make it on time to a dove beauty pageant in Jerusalem.
Why we like this film: A comedy about a Jewish couple, a Palestinian couple, and a magical dove. From the directing team of a Jewish Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, both Israeli citizens, exploring together their wounds, conditioning, anger, and laughter.
Evans Performance Center at Shalom Austin
Jul 12
Comedy, Mystery
VIRTUAL ONLY (IN TEXAS)
Director(s): Amichai Greenberg
2025
94'
Israel
When Reuben, an 80-year-old actuary who lives by statistics, loses both his wife and her insurance money at the swimming pool, he’s forced into a reluctant partnership with his free-spirited granddaughter. Their bumbling investigation among eccentric pool regulars turns into a funny, heartfelt journey proving that while you can calculate almost anything, you can’t predict love or family.
Why we like this film: Excellent acting, writing, and quality production values. A story with some twists.
Virtual
Jun 19
Drama
IN PERSON ONLY!
Director(s): Oded Raz
2026
110'
Israel, USA
In Jerusalem during the Six Day War, a young civilian leaves her family to serve her country; a man who abhors war must fight within sight of his home; and a group of paratroopers are dispatched to the city for a battle they never trained for.
Why we like this film: Remarkably, this is the first feature film about the 6 Day War. However, more than a war film, this movie tells the story of the recapture of the Western Wall through the eyes of a remarkable woman, Sarah, who is based on a real person and the events she experienced.