FILM FESTIVAL
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The Jewish Film Festival of Dallas provides a window to the Jewish experience and allows us to explore contemporary and historical themes in many different global settings. Some films will make you laugh, and others will make you cry, but all will provide you with a life lesson.
In our 29th annual Film Festival, we are delighted to present compelling films throughout the year. We will be hosting an in-person festival at Royal Lane Studio Movie Grill, 11170 N. Central Expressway, Dallas 75243. To enhance your viewing and learning experience, we will offer a Talk Back with an expert on the subject matter after some of the films.
Jewish Film Festival of Dallas Proudly Presents
2025 Emerging Filmmaker Prize Winner
Dovi Rozenberg for his short film "The Wall"
FILM FESTIVAL 2025 FILMS, EVENTS & MORE
The Property -110 minutes | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Hebrew, English, Polish w/ English subtitles
Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, September 30 at 1:30 PM (matinee)
Regina and her granddaughter Mika embark on a journey to Poland to reclaim their family property seized during World War II. But their quest quickly unravels. Regina unexpectedly decides to abandon the mission entirely, leaving Mika lost and confused. To complicate matters further, an irritating distant relative keeps appearing at every turn.
Midas Man – 112 minutes | Biography, Drama, Music
English
Monday, September 8 at 7:00 PM
On Thursday 9 November 1961, a man named Brian descended the stairs to a cellar in Liverpool and changed the world forever. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the mastermind behind The Beatles' meteoric rise, navigating a whirlwind of unprecedented fame, cultural revolution, and personal demons. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a man seeking acceptance and love in a world not ready.
Soda – 96 minutes | Drama, Post-Holocaust
Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM
Eva, a beautiful tailor, arrives with her daughter in an Israeli working-class neighborhood in 1954. Shalom Gottlieb, a former partisan leader and current factory supervisor, falls for Eva, who offers him a chance at happiness and a life filled with beauty and laughter. But rumors of Eva’s past as a Kapo during the Holocaust shake the community.
Iron Ladies - 51 minutes & Fiddler on the Moon 29 min – Documentaries
English
Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, September 16 at 1:30 PM (matinee)
Iron Ladies
The previously untold story of a group of young Jewish homemakers who, at the height of the Cold War, took on the might of the USSR in defense of the rights and freedoms of Soviet Jews and won. The 35’s were an international network of women with no political power or experience, who simply refused to stand idle in the face of Soviet tyranny and persecution of their co-religionists, the Refuseniks.
Fiddler on the Moon
FIDDLER ON THE MOON, a half-hour documentary short, finally answers the question that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.
Never Alone – 85 minutes | Drama, War, History
Finnish, German w/ English subtitles
Monday, September 15 at 7:00 PM
The gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. As Nazi influence grows, the Finnish-Jewish businessman Abraham Stiller risks everything to protect the refugee community. This powerful film showcases courage, resilience, and the fight for hope amidst overwhelming adversity.
Matchmaking 2 – 107 minutes | Comedy, Romance
Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, October 21 at 1:30PM (matinee)
Matchmaking 2 is matching up to its prequel - Matchmaking 1 which was the 2022 Israeli box office hit of the year. A sweet story and relatable characters, with love, laughter, and high-stakes in the Haredi dating world, the movie features many of Israel’s most appealing young actors.
The New Jew: Days of War – Documentary, Post October 7
Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Monday, September 29 at 7:00 PM
The New Jew: Days of War” follows Israeli comedian Guri Alfi as he embarks on a journey to explore the profound impact of October 7th on the identity, security, and status of Jews in the United States. Through intimate personal stories—from families of hostages and individuals confronting rising antisemitism to young Jews grappling with intergenerational divides on Israel—the film makes these complex issues accessible to a broader audience their communities.
Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm – 77 minutes | Comedy, Documentary
English, Yiddish
Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM
A warm and funny portrait of a community that thrives on resilience and reinvention, celebrating the quirky, surprising ways that language and identity continue to evolve. It is a love letter to Jewish happiness, unity, and the delightful discoveries waiting just beyond our comfort zones. With their unique blend of humor and heart, Eli & Jamie also remind us that sometimes the most exciting connections pop up where you least expect them—and that Jewish joy is truly universal!
Pink Lady – 106 minutes | Drama, LGBTQ+, Women and Gender
Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Monday, October 20 at 7:00 PM
In an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem, Bati has a seemingly perfect life. She is happily married to Lazer, and the young couple have three children. But their world starts to crumble when Lazer is blackmailed, and Bati discovers his secret affair with his male study partner.
The Ring – 120 minutes | Comedy/Drama, Post-Holocaust
Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 PM
Arnon Noble is a religious man with a strong bond to his mother, a Holocaust survivor. When the mother's health deteriorates, he travels to her old hometown, Budapest to search for the mythological ring that saved her life in the past.
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