Columbus Jewish Film Festival - Seven Blessings

Directed by Eyelet Menahemi, Narrative, 2023, Israel, Moroccan and French with English subtitles, 110 min.

In this bittersweet dramedy that swept the Israeli Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Film, a boisterous Moroccan-Jewish clan reunited for a cross-cultural wedding that surfaces festering secrets. In early 90s Jerusalem, a diverse family celebrated a Moroccan Jewish bride and French-Ashkenazi groom’s union, infusing the occasion with joy, laughter, and a vibrant mix of languages. Yet, as the Seven Blessings ritual unfolds - a week of festive meals honoring the newlyweds - the facade cracks, exposing deep-seated wounds that rooted in ancient tradition. Inspired by the filmmaker’s multiethnic background, this authentic, enveloping tale delves into a complex web of relationships, culture, and forgiveness amid clashing interpretations of shared memories.

Tickets: $12

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