Brussels Jewish International Film Festival – Festival Israélien

Vision

The 19^th edition of the Brussels Jewish International Film Festival will take place in 2 theaters in Brussels , during October 3^th – 7^th, 2018.
This special edition of Israeli cinema shows the diversity of Israeli life, the human, social and artistic aspects, as contemporary dance, Israelis in Berlin, deaf community, etc… Those movies are co-productions with Germany, France, Belgium.

Activity

Festival goals and axes of action
 To expose the public to a new Jewish and Israeli cinema for the comprehension of the present and the construction of the future, with the help of cinematic pedagogical values.
 Propose activities for the general public and the younger generations, such as movie screenings and literary conference about Israeli Cinema.
 Provide the tools to apprehend, analyse, understand and not simply commemorate – by discussions, Questions-answers sessions after the movies etc.
 Foster, mainly among younger generations, critical thinking, the development of responsible citizenship and the promotion of democratic values.
 Facilitate access to cultural content in order to encourage the discovery and knowledge about Judaism and Israel

FINAL CONFIRMED PROGRAM 3-7 October

The Cakemaker By Ofir Raul Graizer

Mr. Gaga By Tomer Heymann

The Land of Little People By Yaniv Berman

Virgins By Keren Ben Rafael

Signer By Nurith Aviv

Norman By Joseph Cedar

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Beatrice Godlewicz

Godlewicz founded IMAJ in 1984. Back then she had the concern to fight against the anti- Semitism which began to be manifested more in the 80’s. The mission was to put forward films which showed the variety Jewish lives and to organize public debates. Godlewicz also directed the school of Beth-Aviv in Brussels during the years 1994-2004 and therefore have a lot of experience with pedagogical content for Jewish education.
IMAJ continues its work of promotion of films about culture and Jewish history. Undiscovered and rare films and cinematographic heritage treasures which are on display at our festivals, previews-screenings (premieres), seminars, debates etc.