Jewish Tales from Wales: A Film Series March 11, 2012
New York, New York 10280
11 A.M. Solomon and Gaenor (1999, 105 min., English with Welsh and Yiddish subtitles) Written and directed by Paul Morrison
Series introduction by the Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones, AM, First Minister of Wales. Post-screening discussion with film historian Dr. Nathan Abrams, Bangor University, U.K.
A Romeo and Juliet story set in South Wales in the early 20th century, this period drama depicts the ill-fated romance between a young Jewish peddler (Ioann Gruffudd) and a Welsh miner's daughter.
2:30 P.M. Sleep Furiously (2010, 94 min.) Directed by Gideon Koppel. Post-screening discussion with the director and Dr. Nathan Abrams
In this poetic documentary, Koppel explores the remote Welsh farming community where his parents found refuge from the Nazis.
$10, $7 students/seniors, $5 members
Price includes both films on March 11.
Official Website: http://www.mjhnyc.org/calendar_mar12.html#solomon
Added by MJHNYC-PR on February 24, 2012