Welcome To The Jewish Nevada International Film Festival Presenting Films From Around The World That Explore The Jewish Experience. This Year’s Festival Presents A Dynamic Lineup Presenting Films From Around The World That Explore The Jewish Experience. This Year’s Festival Presents A Dynamic Lineup Of 15 Films Includes 8 Documentaries, 4 Dramas, 1 Comedy And 2 Musicals.

Schedule:

Thursday, January 23, 2025

7:00 Pm Theodor: The Untold Story Of Theodor Herzl

Guest Moderator: Cantor Jessica Hutchings

Cinemark Century South Point

Go2films

Musical Opera

English

120 Minutes

The Israeli Opera Proudly Presents “Theodor,” An Inspiring And Visually Captivating Opera That Delves Into The Life And Origin Story Of Theodor Herzl, The Visionary Behind The Modern State Of Israel. Depicting How Herzl’s Experiences With Rising Antisemitism In Europe Compelled Him To Recognize The Necessity Of A Jewish State, Leading To The Founding Of The Zionist Movement. Composed By Yonatan Cnaan And Directed By Ido Ricklin, This Opera Masterfully Blends Music, Theater, And Stunning Visual Elements To Portray Herzl’s Relentless Quest For A Jewish Belongingness.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

6:30 Pm Midas Man

Stay After The Film For A Beatles-Themed Reception!

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Menemsha

Comedy

English

112 Minutes

Midas Man Is The Emotional, Heartfelt, And Often Funny Story Of How The Jewish Epstein (In A Star-Making Turn By Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, The Queens Gambit) Discovered Four Scruffy Lads In Liverpool Who Were Going Nowhere And Turned Them Into A Global Phenomenon That Changed Popular Culture Forever.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

7:00 Pm Nor By Day, Nor By Night

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Menemsha Films

Drama

105 Minutes

Hebrew With English Subtitles

Synopsis: Nor By Day, Nor By Night Tells The Story Of A French Family Of Sephardic Heritage Living In The Heart Of The Ashkenazi Community In Bnei Brak, Israel. The Story Centers At The Struggle Between The Father, Shmuel, And His Son’s Talmud Torah (Torah Study) Headmaster - A Conflict That Will Lead To Tragic, Unexpected Results.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

6:30 Pm Song Of Ascent

Windmill Library Theatre

Special Guests: Shlomo Weprin, Film Producer And Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel

Go2films

Documentary

86 Min

English

In The Wake Of The October 7th Massacre In Israel, Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Matisyahu Finds Himself At The Center Of A Cultural Storm. This Powerful Documentary/Concert Film Follows Matisyahu’s Journey As He Performs Three Sold-Out Shows In Israel While Facing Cancellations And Protests At His Us Tour Dates Due To Rising Anti-Israel Sentiment. Thrust Into A Role He Never Sought, Matisyahu Becomes A Significant Voice For Jewish People Worldwide, Navigating The Complexities Of Identity, Faith, And Resilience Amidst A Global Crisis.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

1:00 Pm Bad Shabbos

First Showing

Cinemark Century South Point

Menemsha Films

Comedy

83 Minutes

English

Synopsis: An Engaged Interfaith Couple Are About To Have Their Parents Meet For The First Time Over A Shabbat Dinner When An Accidental Death Gets In The Way.

Bad Shabbos Is A 2024 Comedy Film Directed By Daniel Robbins And Written By Robbins And Zack Weiner. The Film Stars Kyra Sedgwick As The Matriarch Of A Jewish Family As Tensions Come To A Head During A Shabbos Dinner. It Debuted At The Tribeca Film Festival Where It Won The Audience Award.

6:30 Pm October H8te: The Fight For The Soul Of America

Windmill Library Theatre

Sponsored By Jewish National Fund And Adl

Special Guest Speakers: Deb Rochford, National Campaign Director, Jewish National Fund And Jolie Brislin, Regional Director, Adl

Menemsha

Documentary

99 Minutes

English

Synopsis:  From Executive Producer Debra Messing And Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker Wendy Sachs, October H8te Is A Searing Documentary About The Explosion Of Antisemitism On College Campuses, On Social Media, And On The Streets Of America After October 7th. 

From Hollywood To The #Metoo Movement To The United Nations, The Film Exposes The Hypocrisy And Double Standards And The Sense That Israel “Had It Coming." Ultimately, The Film Answers The Question Of What's At Stake. It's Not Just About The Jews Or Israel; It's About Democracy And Freedom Itself.  The Film Features Interviews With Debra Messing, Michael Rapaport, Mosab Yousef (Son Of Hamas's Co-Founder), Sheryl Sandberg, Scott Galloway, Us Rep. Ritchie Torres, Us Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Us Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Dan Senor, Noa Tishby, Bari Weiss, And A Survivor From Nir Oz. 

Thursday, January 30, 2025

1:00 Pm My Father's Secrets - Featuring The Voice Of Elliott Gould!

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Menemsha Films

Animated Drama

74 Minutes

English

Synopsis: In The 60s, In Belgium, Michel And His Brother Charly Lived A Happy Childhood In Their Jewish Family. Their Father, Silent And Discreet, Didnot Reveal His Past. The Two Brothers Imagine Him As A Great Adventurer, Pirate,Or Treasure Hunter....But What Is He Hiding?

6:30 Pm Four Winters: A Story Of Jewish Partisan Resistance And Bravery In Ww 2

Windmill Library Theatre

Special Guest:  Film Director Julia Mintz

Sponsored By The Mack Family Foundation

Documentary

98 Minutes

English

Synopsis: This Essential Documentary Tells The Stories Of The Jewish Partisans Who Took Up Arms Against Hitler's War Machine. Despite Extraordinary Odds, Over 25,000 Jews Fought The Nazis And Their Collaborators From Deep Within The Forests Of Eastern Europe.

Saturday, February 1, 2025

7:30 Pm Highway 65

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Sponsored By The Iac

Go2films

Drama

102 Minutes

Hebrew With English Subtitles

Synopsis: A Gorgeous Widow Disappears In A Godforsaken Town. Nobody Cares Except For A Female Police Detective Who Never Lets Go.  It’s A Scorching Hot Summer In The Small Town Of Afula. Daphna, 40, An Outspoken And Pugnacious Police Officer, Has Been Relocated From Tel Aviv. The Local Petty Crimes Are A Far Cry From The Big City Crime She Is Used To. When A Former Beauty Queen And Army Widow Disappears, Daphna Raises A Troubling Question – Why Isn’t Anybody Looking For Her? Fearing The Worst, Daphna Has To Find Answers And As She Gets Further Embroiled In The Case She Makes Risky Choices And Crosses Professional Boundaries.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

1:00 Pm Just Added: A Second Showing Bad Shabbos

Special Guest: Director Daniel Robbins

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Menemsha Films

Comedy

83 Minutes

English

4:00 Pm Home

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Special Guest: Rabbi Shea Harlig

Go2films

Drama

111 Minutes

Hebrew In English Subtitles

Synopsis: A Young And Recently Married Orthodox Man’s Dream To Open A Computer Store In An Ultra-Orthodox Neighborhood In Jerusalem Turns Into A Violent Nightmare When The Entire Neighborhood Sees Him As An Existential Threat. Turning His Whole World Upside Down, The Threat Enters His Home And Puts His Marriage To The Test, As He Faces The Reality Of His Own Free Will Within A Predetermined World.

7:00 Pm Anna And The Egyptian Doctor

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Special Guest: Rabbi Axelrad

Sponsored By Congregation Ner Tamid

Taliya Finkel Productions

Documentary

English

Synopsis: This Impact Film Tells The Extraordinary Story Of Dr. Mohamed Helmy, An Egyptian Doctor, Who, Posing As A Nazi Supporter, Rescued A Jewish Girl Disguised As A Muslim In Nazi Berlin. He Is The First And Only Arab To Be Recognized As Righteous Among The Nations, But His Family Refused To Accept The Award Due To Political Reasons And Fear. Helmy’s Nephew, Dr. Kotby Is The First Arab Ever To Talk About The Holocaust In A Film.

The Film Grapples With The Risk A Moral Person Takes When He Chooses To Follow His Conscience Within The Historical Context Of The Holocaust. At The Same Time, The Film Highlights The Risk That Nasser, The Egyptian, Is Taking Today By Going Against The General Consensus In Egypt And Accepting An Honorary Title From The State Of Israel. Anna And The Egyptian Doctor Is A Unique Docu-Activism With A Breathtaking Animation Presents A Story That Transcends The Boundaries Of Time, Religion, And Politics

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

1:00 Pm Welcome To Yiddishland

See The Short "A Jew Grows In Brooklyn" Before The Film 

Cinemark Century South Point

Special Guest:  Jake Ehrenreich Of A Jew Grows In Brooklyn

7th Art Releasing

Documentary

96 Minutes

English

Welcome To Yiddishland Offers An Upbeat, Witty, And Timely Exploration Of A Global Community Of Artists Rediscovering And Revitalizing The Endangered Yiddish Language Through Progressive And Provocative Creative Works. As We Journey Through Yiddishland—Not A Homeland, But A Heartland Without Borders—We Travel Across Continents, From Melbourne To Berlin, New York To Haifa, Meeting A Diverse Array Of Individuals Who Find Solace, Identity, And Inspiration In Yiddish Language And Culture.

1:00 Pm & 6:30 Pm A Jew Grows In Brooklyn

Cinemark Century South Point

Jake Ehrenreich Productions

Enjoy The Short Film Prior To Both Welcome To Yiddishland And The Catskills

Comedy-Musical 

Based On The Hit Show - The Entertaining And Inspiring Tale Of A Brooklyn Born Child Of Holocaust Survivors’ Journey Of Acceptance - From Brooklyn To The Catskills.

6:30 Pm The Catskills

See The Short "A Jew Grows In Brooklyn" Before The Film 

Cinemark Century South Point

Special Guest:  Jake Ehrenreich Of A Jew Grows In Brooklyn

Malecon Films

Documentary

English

84 Minutes

Synopsis: With A Trove Of Lost-And-Found Archival Footage And A Cast Of Characters Endowed With The Gift Of Gab, The Catskills Journeys Into The Storied Mountain Getaway North Of New York City That Served As Refuge For Jewish Immigrants Fleeing Poverty As Well As A Lavish Playground For Affluent Jewish Families. As Bungalow Colony Proprietors, Guests, Waiters, Comedians, Hoteliers, And Beauticians Share Colorful Tales Of Catskill Farms, Boarding Houses, And Luxury Resorts, They Paint A Picture Of Vibrant American Jewish Life And Culture In The 20th Century.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

7:00 Pm Torah Tropical

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Special Guest:  Rabbi Felipe Goodman

Sponsored By Temple Beth Sholom

Go2films

Documentary

100 Minutes

English/Spanish

Official Selection, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 2024

Synopsis: In A Tropical Paradise Turned Dystopian By The Drug War, A Struggling Colombian Family Of Jewish Converts Puts Everything On The Line In A High-Stakes Attempt At Immigrating To Israel. Through Isska And Menajem’s Struggle To Give Their Daughters A Better Life, The Consequences Of Economic, Racial, And Religious Exclusion Are Explored With Poetic Intimacy, Inviting Audiences To Fall In Love With A Family That Defies Stereotypes And Inspires Us To Find Hope In The Middle Of Some Of The World’s Cruelest Intersections.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

6:30 Pm Victory

Stay After The Film For The Jewish Nevada International Film Festival Closing Reception

Cinemark Century Suncoast

Go2films

Musical

118 Minutes

Hebrew With English Subtitles

Synopsis: In The Glow Of Israel’s 1967 Victory, “A Star Is Born” Meets The Israeli Reality In This Captivating Musical. It Follows Two Couples From Kibbutz Netzer Sirani, Whose Lives Take Dramatic Turns Post-War. At The Heart Is Neta Agmon, Whose Acting Career Takes Off Just As Her Husband Comes Back From The War, Forever Changed. While Neta’s Star Rises, She Faces A Personal Battle At Home, Trying To Reconnect With The Man She Once Knew. Amidst A Nation Celebrating, They Navigate The Unseen Aftermath Of War And The Challenge Of Keeping Love Alive. This Story Blends Personal Struggle With The Vibrancy Of A Musical, Offering A Fresh And Engaging Take On The Impact Of War, The Price Of Fame, And The Power Of Love.

Date:January 23-February 8,2025

Location: Cinemark Century South Point 16, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89183

                Cinemark Century Suncoast 16, 9090 Alta Dr Las Vegas, NV 89144

                Windmill Library, 7060 West Windmill Lane Las Vegas, NV 89113

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