by Cinemensch: Andrew Levy
Another year around the sun, another year of the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF). To begin an annual tradition, we want to highlight some of the amazing films to keep an eye on (hopefully!). From some big names to familiar storylines and everything in between. Let us kick off the festival with one of my favorites, Soda.
Set at the local soda bottling factory, this wonderful historical drama follows a group of former Resistance fighters and young Holocaust survivors who settle as a community in 1950s Israel. The main character – played by the enigmatic Lior Raz (Fauda) – is a married man who is intrigued by the beautiful neighbor next door (Rotem Sela) – a woman rumored to have been a Kapo during the Holocaust.
Full of Dramas, Comedies, Docs, and New Age films, our opening night film is a great way to kick off this fantastic festival.
Stay tuned for more blog posts and highlights from the GPJFF.
