Valentina’s Mother / Ima Shel Valentina Matti Harari & Arik Lubetzky, Israel, 2008, 75m
Matti Harari, Director, will be in attendance.
NEW YORK PREMIERE
After resisting her son’s attempts to find live-in help, Paula agrees to hire Valentina, a young Polish housekeeper. Speaking and singing in Polish, the two enjoy each other’s companionship until Paula’s repressed memories of the Holocaust start to emerge. Based on a novella by Israeli writer Savyon Liebrecht, this haunting drama features strong performances and an unforgettable ending.
PRECEDED BY
Pinhas
Pini Tavger, Israel, 2008; 32m
NEW YORK PREMIERE
A nine-year-old son of Russian immigrants in Israel seeks out the warmth and companionship of his religious neighbors.
Special thanks to The Saul and Harriet M. Rothkopf
Media Program for sponsoring the screening at The Jewish Museum.
Buy Tickets Mon Jan 25: 3:00pm* *This screening will be at The Jewish Museum, Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street.
