No Name Café
photo by courtesy of Menemsha Film
Five Jewish-themed, award-winning films produced in the Poland, Israel and the United Kingdom will be shown in-person and virtually on five consecutive weeks beginning Sunday, June 22. The Series continues through Friday, July 25. The Sunday, in-person screenings will begin at 4 p.m. Screenings will be held at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. In person screenings will include free popcorn and a beverage. Each virtual film screening will be available from noon on Sunday and conclude at noon on Friday.
To register to view the films in-person or virtually, visit www.jewishchattanooga.com. Each film is available for $12 or $3 for students with i.d.
All films in the Series have garnered international film awards and nominations, and have received recognition at film festivals throughout the United States, Europe and Israel.
Walk-ins for in-person screenings are available and encouraged. Virtual screenings must be pre-paid in advance by visiting www.jewishchattanooga.com . For virtual screenings, you will receive the login link and code the first morning of the screening.
For more information, call 423-493-0270.
The Chattanooga Jewish Film Series schedule is as follows:
In-person: Sunday June 22, 4 p.m. - Virtual: noon June 22 - noon June 27 "Matchmaking 2" - At 28, Baruch is “over the hill” in the ultra-Orthodox world, where most are married by now. When he meets Shira, the gorgeous, brainy daughter of his tough matchmaker, sparks fly.
109 minutes, Hebrew, subtitles
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awAZNP3xGdY
In-person: Sunday, June 29, 4 p.m. - Virtual: noon June 29 - noon July 4
"The Stronghold" - Israeli soldiers trapped in Sinai during 1973 Yom Kippur War face annihilation. Lieutenant and doctor weigh final stand against risky gambit, potentially compromising values. Intense siege drama based on actual events. 113 minutes, Hebrew subtitles
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-3vWuJu7CM
In-person: Sunday, July 6, 4 p.m. - Virtual: noon July 6 - noon July 11
"No Name Cafe" - An ultra-orthodox Jew and a Bedouin guide's car breaks down in the Sinai desert while en route for Passover rituals, forcing them to unite for survival as they seek their destination.
120 minutes Hebrew, Arabic, English subtitles
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ygvYg9ysyQ
In-person: Sunday, July 13, 4 p.m. - Virtual: noon July 13 - noon July 18
"The Property" - Regina and her granddaughter Mika embark on a journey to Poland to reclaim their family property seized during World War II. But their quest quickly unravels. Regina unexpectedly decides to abandon the mission entirely, leaving Mika lost and confused.
108 minutes, Hebrew, Polish subtitles
Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFpIY3gGaRc
In-person: Sunday, July 20, 4 p.m. - Virtual: noon July 20- noon July 25
"Midas Man" - A young record store owner walked into Liverpool’s Cavern Club and discovered the greatest pop act the music world would ever see. The story of Brian Epstein, the man who found The Beatles, and their journey.
112 minutes, United Kingdom, English
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzDYxAwoUWk
A committee of dedicated volunteers reviews an average of 40 feature films each year in order to choose six films; one becoming the sponsor film. Films screened at major national and international film festivals, those recommended by peers throughout the United States and those brought to the committee’s attention by filmmakers are included in the selection process.