August, 1945. A remote Hungarian town prepares for the wedding of the village magistrate’s son. Meanwhile two Orthodox Jews arrive at the village train station with two coffin-shaped wooden crates, supposedly filled with soaps and perfumes. When the town gets wind of their arrival, rumors spread as to their intentions. Are these men going to … Continue reading "1945 Film Viewing"
THURSDAY | March 14 7:00pm - Q&A after with light refreshments. Film Series Presents: Back to Berlin hosted by PES Film Society Chairperson Regina Gil $15 Members $20 Non-Members $25 At The Door https://vimeo.com/294758861
TUESDAY | May 7 7:00pm - Q&A after with light refreshments. Film Series Presents: Who Will Write Our History Produced by NANCY SPIELBERG hosted by PES Film Society Chairperson Regina Gil $15 Members $20 Non-Members $25 At The Door https://youtu.be/WpXB2UruoUc
WEDNESDAY | June 19 7:00pm - Q&A after with light refreshments. Film Series Presents: The Invisibles hosted by PES Film Society Chairperson Regina Gil $15 Members $20 Non-Members $25 At The Door SYNOPSIS Berlin, February 1943: The NS regime declares the Reich's capital "free of Jews." At this point in time, 7000 Jews have succeeded in … Continue reading "Film Series Presents: The Invisibles"
Tisha B’Av Films Prosecuting Evil - The fascinating story of Ben Ferencz, one of the Holocaust’s most heroic figures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meDbZemxuK4 Orchestra of Exiles - The thrilling story of how one man helped save Europe’s premiere Jewish musicians from obliteration by the Nazis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX5_2NERXVw Son of Saul - This astonishing film about a prisoner in the … Continue reading "Tisha B’Av Films"
The Operative is a taut psychological thriller that follows the story of Rachel, a young Western woman (Diane Kruger) and a rogue spy recruited by Israel’s feared national intelligence force, the Mossad to go undercover in Tehran where she becomes entangled in a complex triangle with her handler (Martin Freeman) and her subject (Cas Anvar). Based … Continue reading "Park East Synagogue Cinema Society Presents: The Operative"
Join us on Wednesday, November 17th at 7:00PM for a screening of The Keeper. Light refreshments will be served. **Please note that this event is in person and proof of vaccination is required to attend. Masks are required in the building except when eating or drinking.** United Kingdom, 2019 / Drama / English / Running time: 113 … Continue reading "Film Society Presents: The Keeper"
Join us on Wednesday, December 8th at 7:00PM for a screening of Adventures of a Mathematician. Light refreshments will be served. **Please note that this event is in person and proof of vaccination is required to attend. Masks are required in the building except when eating or drinking.** Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, 2020 / Biography, … Continue reading "Film Society Presents: Adventures of a Mathematician"
Join us on Wednesday, December 22nd at 7:00PM for a screening of Queen Shoshana. Light refreshments will be served. **Please note that this event is in person and proof of vaccination is required to attend. Masks are required in the building except when eating or drinking.** Israel, 2021 / Documentary / Hebrew, English (Subtitles) / Running … Continue reading "Film Society Presents: Queen Shoshana"
Winner: Audience Award, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Tuesday, May 24 at 7PM Light dinner will be served Presented by Park East Synagogue’s Film Society Regina Gil, Chairperson Courtesy of Gold Coast Arts Center In this riveting and joyous film, Oscar nominated filmmaker Daniel Raim captures the humor and drama of director Norman Jewison’s brilliant vision … Continue reading "Film Society Presents: Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen"
