The New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF) returns, celebrating the rich traditions, cultures, and histories of Sephardic Jews through a diverse array of films. Over the course of a week, the festival will showcase feature films, shorts, and documentaries from countries like Israel, Morocco, and Turkey. Highlights include a Pomegranate Awards ceremony honoring artists such as singer Yael Naim and actor Michel Boujenah, along with the world premiere of a documentary on Naim. The festival also features North American premieres, such as the Hebrew comedy 'Jinxed', ensuring a captivating cultural experience for attendees.
The New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival returns to New York to celebrate the stories, traditions, and cultures of Sephardic Jews, featuring a range of films.
The festival kicks off with the Pomegranate Awards ceremony, honoring figures like Yael Naim and Michel Boujenah, and showcases films from various countries spotlighting Sephardic culture.
A documentary about Yael Naim will have its world premiere, followed by Q&A sessions with Naim and director Jill Coulon, highlighting the growth of Sephardic storytelling.
The festival features the North American premiere of Hebrew comedy 'Jinxed', involving repairmen caught in a murder mix-up, showcasing the festival's diverse film offerings.
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