The Infidel opens this year's Pittsburgh JFilm Festival

 

JFilm FESTIVAL 18th Annual
OPENING NIGHT FILM


The Infidel
PITTSBURGH PREMIERE
2010, United Kingdom, 105 minutes, English
 
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 AT 7PM
SouthSide Works Cinema

Mahmud Nasir, a nice Muslim family guy, discovers he’s adopted when his mother dies. Adopted, okay, but the son of Jewish parents? Hilarity ensues when Mahmud tries to explore his Jewish roots. A sarcastic Jewish taxi driver serves as his guide into the Jewish world of matzo ball soup, dancing the hora and the proper way to say “Oy!” But will his Muslim family accept his new identity? This outrageous satire pokes fun at the serious subject of Muslim-Jewish relations with surprisingly satisfying results. (Adult Language)

A reception will follow the film with light hors d’oeuvres, dessert and live music featuring Ishtar Mediterranean Dance Band. Dietary laws observed.

Tickets on sale beginning March 3

412.992.5203 M-F 1 – 3 pm

or online at: www.JFilmPgh.org

$36 if purchased by March 18 at noon

$18 for 18 year-olds and younger if purchased by March 18 at noon

$50 after March 18 at noon and at the door (cash only)

Festival dates: March 24TH - April 11TH, 2011

A program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. Design: Wall-To-Wall Studios

Eli & Ben Screening

Thank you to everyone who attended the screening of Eli & Ben in the Eastern Suburbs on Sunday, 10/24.  There was a great turnout - about 100 people.  We hope you enjoyed the film and the panel discussion!

JFilm and the East Suburbs Jewish Connection present a screening of Eli & Ben

Eli & Ben - East Suburbs Event!Sunday, October 24, 7 p.m. 
Destinta Theatres, North Versailles
In Hebrew with subtitles, 89 minutes

Discussion with Cantor Rick Berlin, Rabbi Barbara Symons and Rabbi Paul Tuchman following the film. Moderated by Dodie Roskies.
Israeli heartthrob Lior Ashkenazi, plays Ben, a man searching for his identity in this universal story about truth and honesty. When Ben is accused of white-collar corruption, his 12-year-old son, Eli, doesn’t believe it and defends his father at all costs. As Eli’s relationship with the detective in charge of the case (a winning performance by Tzahi Grad) deepens, he is forced to ponder some of life’s big questions. “Eli & Ben” raises important moral issues for all of us, young and old. (Ages 12+)

Buy Tickets Today
Tickets also available at 412.992.5203 or at the theater on 10/24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. (Cash only at the door)

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