The Consulate General of Israel and UJA Federation of Toronto presents the
Toronto Israeli Film Festival
Saturday, March 12 - Sunday, March 13 at the Al Green Theatre - Miles Nadal JCC
By Summer’s End
Saturday, March 12 at 8:00 pm
It is the summer of ‘78; Michal’s 7-year-old daughter’s teacher wants to hold her back a year. Michal vows that by the end of the summer Maya will read write and move on to the next grade. This summer Michal's father, Chaim, who's been missing for 20 years, suddenly returns, and brings with him the family's dark past and hidden secrets. 2011,95 min.
Little Heroes
Sunday, March 13 at 12:00 pm
Four children embark on a courageous journey together into the Negev desert. Erez, a young boy, struggles to cope with his father’s death and live up to his legacy, and to make matters worse he also has to deal with the bullies in his class. His life changes when he meets Alicia, an immigrant girl from Russia and together with her brother and another boy, Lior, from a kibbutz, they form a heroic team to overcome adversity. In the process they learn a lot about themselves and each other. 2006, 95 min.
The Farewell Party
Sunday, March 13 at 4:00 pm
Residents of a retirement home build a machine for self-euthanasia in order to help their terminally ill friend, though they are faced with a series of dilemmas when rumors of the machine begin to spread. 2014, 95 min.
The Band’s
Sunday, March 13 at 7:30
A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. 2007, 84 min.
Admission:
Adult movies $15/person
Family movies $10/person
For more information contact Tami Berman at 905-764-7817
Register here http://www.ujaevents.com/registration/torontoisraelifilmfestival