The 26th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival
American Sephardi Federation presents:
The 26th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival
Dedicated to Ike, Molly and Steven Elias
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 2nd, as we kick off the 26th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival, a captivating week-long cinematic journey of untold stories of tolerance and diversity within the vibrant Sephardic cultural mosaic, running until June 9th.
This year’s festival promises to be truly extraordinary, as we proudly announce NY, US and international premiere films, world-renowned filmmakers and actors receiving the Pomegranate Awards and the return to the American stage, hand in hand with the ASF, of the iconic internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Enrico Macias.
Join us at the Opening Night for a mesmerizing performance by Enrico Macias and the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony honoring acclaimed filmmaker Alexandre Arcady, cultural icon Stella Levi, and celebrated actor and director John Turturro.
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, 2 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History
6:00PM: Red Carpet VIP Meet and Greet with Alexandre Arcady, Stella Levi, Enrico Macias, & John Turturro
*Available for VIP Passholders only
7:00PM: Opening Night Pomegranate Awards Ceremony featuring a special performance by Enrico Macias and light reception
Monday, 3 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History
3:00PM: Special 4K Restoration Screening of THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS
Followed by a Q&A with David Forgacs (NYU)
6:00PM: WEDDING BLUES
Followed by a Q&A with Enrico Macias
North American Premiere
8:00PM: Red Carpet VIP Meet & Greet with Alexandre Arcady
*Available for VIP Passholders only
8:30PM: THE BLOND BOY FROM THE CASBAH
Followed by a Q&A with Alexandre Arcady
North American Premiere
Tuesday, 4 June @TriBeCa Synagogue
6:00PM: SPINOZA: SIX REASONS FOR THE EXCOMMUNICATION OF THE PHILOSOPHER
Followed by Panel Discussion
8:00PM: THE SECRET SABBATH
NY Premiere
Wednesday, 5 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History
2:00PM: Shorts Program:
THE GIRL FROM SALONIKA, NY Premiere
WOMEN OF VIRTUE, NY Premiere
MAHJONG & MAHASHAS, North American Premiere
Q&A with Director Carolyn Saul
6:00PM: MARIAGE MIXTE
Followed by a Q&A with Alexandre Arcady
8:30PM: LE GRAND PARDON
Followed by a Q&A with Alexandre Arcady
Thursday, 6 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History
3:30PM: NATHAN-ISM
Followed by a Q&A with Director Elan Golod
6:00PM: THE HOLY CLOSET
NY Premiere
Followed by a live performance by Ben Simone
8:15PM: KING OF THE SEPHARDIM
Followed by a Q&A with Director Ofer Pinchasov
International Premiere
Friday, 7 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History
12:00PM: LOOKING FOR Chloé
Followed by a Q&A with Dr. Phillippe Agihon, Gaby’s son
1:30PM: Stella Levi: Songs & Stories
Conversation with Stella Levi and Dr. Natalia Indrimi
8:00PM: ASF Young Professionals SOULFUL SHABBAT DINNER
Saturday, 8 June @Tribeca Synagogue
9:20PM: Israeli-Sephardi Community Habdalah with Reymonde Amsellem
Sunday, 9 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History
12:00PM: RADIO PROPAGANDA
Followed by a Q&A with Director Ofer Pinchasov
NY Premiere
2:30PM: A Tribute to Sami Michael A”H
Free Event, RSVP Required
6:00PM: Red Carpet VIP Meet & Greet with John Turturro
*Available for VIP Passholders only
7:00PM: 10th Anniversary Screening of FADING GIGOLO
Followed by a Q&A with John Turturro
Closing Night light cocktail reception
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Book your Passes & Tickets
VIP Sponsorship Festival Package – $500
VIP Sponsorship Festival Package, access to All Events (including Opening & Closing Night Private Meet & Greet Receptions) and VIP seating at all Movie Screenings; Name listed as Festival Sponsor in the Catalog.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Includes Opening and Closing Night Ceremonies, all Movie Screenings, Q&As, and Special Daytime Events
Includes Opening Night Awards Ceremony, Performance by Enrico Macias, and light reception
Discuss Sponsorship or Advertising: Yves@AmericanSephardi.org
Email Inquires: info@AmericanSephardi.org
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Be a Part of the Festival!