Miami Jewish Film Festival
Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 01:00pm
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Miami Theater Center
9806 NorthEast Second Avenue
1:00 PM Auction
SPECIAL PRESENTATION. In this gripping French drama, a modern art appraiser’s life is upended when he uncovers a long-lost Egon Schiele masterpiece that vanished during WWII after being stolen by Nazis.
3:00 PM One Big Happy Family
WORLD PREMIERE. A woman’s world is turned upside down on her 40th birthday by a surprising DNA test result sending her on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery with her mother, all while navigating the challenges of family and love in this feel-good film featuring standout performances by Linda Lavin, Lisa Brenner, and Dante Basco.
This special premiere event will include the attendance of writer-producer-actress Lisa Brenner, who will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening.
5:30 PM Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
SOUTHEAST US PREMIERE. With unique access to Elie Wiesel’s family and personal archives, this powerful film explores his life and legacy, revealing the profound struggles and extraordinary passion that made him a global voice for human rights.
This special premiere event will include the attendance of director Oren Rudavsky, who will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening.
8:00 PM The Glory of Life
SOUTHEAST US PREMIERE. This beautiful film tells of the exquisite romance during Franz Kafka's final year, when he finds unexpected happiness and intimacy, capturing not just the inner life of a literary legend, but a fragile, delicate love story for the ages.
