At the movies

The J to host 28th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival at Marcus Des Peres Cinema

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center

– The J will host the 28th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival from March 12 – 16. This year, the festival will return in-person and will be held for the first time at the Marcus Des Peres Cinema.

The festival presents a selection of documentary and feature films from around the world. While all films depict a piece of the Jewish experience, the themes are universal and are meant to appeal to all, regardless of faith.

“This festival promises to be one of our strongest lineups of films in recent years.

We have a great mix of features, documentaries, and even a film homage to ‘Fiddler on the Roof ‘which promises to be a big hit with audiences,” said Rabbi Brad Horwitz, Chief Jewish Engagement Officer. “We are also excited that Cinema St. Louis has agreed to co-sponsor the festival.”

The festival will kick off on March 12 with “Farewell Mr. Haffman” at 4 p.m. The French film is set in Paris 1942 and about François Mercier, who is an ordinary man who only aspires to start a family with the woman he loves, Blanche. He is also the employee of a talented jeweler, Mr. Mann.