The 29th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) will take place from Feb. 13 to March 2 at Harkins Theaters in Scottsdale, Chandler, and Peoria. The festival will feature 28 films from around the world, spotlighting Jewish culture, history, and the human experience.
The festival, which includes dramas, documentaries, and comedies, will offer a rich cinematic experience. This year’s event will also feature discussions, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and the debut of the festival’s first-ever short-film showcase.
The festival will open on Thursday, February 13, with a special reception and the Arizona premiere of the Israeli drama “Soda” at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will include a post-screening talkback with co-stars Lior Raz (“Fauda,” “Gladiator II”), Rotem Sela (“The Baker & the Beauty”), and director Erez Tadmor (“Matchmaking,” “Children of Nobody”). The event is co-hosted by the Israeli Consulate of Los Angeles.
Sue Adatto, co-executive director of the festival, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s cultural significance.
“As the Valley’s longest-running film festival, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival serves as a cultural cornerstone, drawing cinephiles and those eager to explore Jewish heritage through the lens of cinema,” she said.
The full film schedule is available online at gpjff.org. Ticket prices range from $15 for a single ticket to $250 for an all-access pass.
