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JxJ Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Action!

Presented by the Edlavitch DCJCC, JxJ encompasses the Washington Jewish Film and Music Festivals, alongside a year-round film and music program. JxJ gives exposure to independent filmmakers and musical artists working in the Jewish and/or Israeli space. Each spring, the annual Festival is held on stages and screens throughout DC, Virginia, and Maryland.

The Pozez JCC is proud to bring these cultural films to Northern Virginia through its partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC. Film screenings will take place at Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax, VA between May 16-May 19. See below for descriptions of each showing.

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 6:30 PM

ISRAELI FILM STUDENT SHORTS

Join us for a shorts program showcasing the best of up and coming Israeli filmmakers. These short films were created by recent graduates of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School.
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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 8:50 PM

KIDNAPPED

“The latest masterpiece by legendary Italian director Marco Bellocchio is a grand, historical fresco depicting the true story of the abduction of a young Jewish child under the Pope’s orders.” – Miami Jewish Film Festival.
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FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1:30 PM

ALL ABOUT THE LEVKOVICHES

A generous but stubborn boxing coach, Tamás gets along well with everyone but his own son. When Tamás’ beloved wife dies unexpectedly, they must set aside their differences.
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SATURDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 PM

RUNNING ON SAND

A glorious comedy about a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel who is about to be deported. After a spontaneous escape attempt, he is mistaken for a Nigerian soccer star who is supposed to arrive at the same time.
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SATURDAY, MAY 18, 8:35 PM

SEVEN BLESSINGS

Seven Blessings swept the Israeli Academy Awards, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Script, and Best Actress. The film revolves around an eventful Jewish Moroccan family wedding and the traditional blessings that are said for the next seven nights.
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SUNDAY, MAY 19, 4:00 PM

LOOKING FOR CHLOE

A documentary portrait of the Jewish Egyptian designer Gaby Aghion, founder of the French fashion house Chloé, who dressed clients such as Brigitte Bardot, Jackie Kennedy, and Maria Callas.
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Sunday, May 19, 6:00 PM

Comedic And Satirical Shorts

Comedic and satirical short films that are as funny as they are insightful and revealing of the breadth and depth of Jewish culture.
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SUNDAY, MAY 19, 8:15 PM

AVENUE OF THE GIANTS

For more than 50 years, Auschwitz survivor Herbert Heller kept his memories of the Holocaust secret — even from his wife and children. But when he meets Abbey, a troubled teen dealing with her own unspoken pain, Herbert decides it’s time to talk and finally open his heart.
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