NEW YORK PREMIERE
Aaron, an ultra-Orthodox butcher in Jerusalem and a dedicated husband and father, hires Ezri, a handsome student, as his apprentice. When his time with Ezri comes at the expense of his family life, Aaron faces threats from neighbors and town elders. Haim -Tabakman’s sensitive feature debut explores the devastating consequences of forbidden passion.
PRECEDED BY
Kallah (Bride)
Miri Shapiro, UK, 2007; 15m
U.S. PREMIERE
Burdened with a sick parent, Sarah struggles with the preparations for becoming a “kosher Jewish bride.”
Also screening on Tue Jan 19: 7:30pm at the JCC in Manhattan,334 Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street. For more information & tickets:
646.505.5708 - jccmanhattan.org
