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Ingelore
(40 min., DVD/BETA, color, 2009)Directed by: Frank Stiefel
Produced by: Frank Stiefel
Language: English and German with English subtitles
A mix of first person narrative in spoken English and ASL, archival footage, verite footage, and simple re creations, this film is a remarkable and uplifting story of personal and emotional freedom told by a unique storyteller who despite her deafness secured a travel visa against the terrifying rise of the Third Reich.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
The Human Turbine
(Doc., 54 min., 2010, Color, Digibeta/DVD)Written & Directed by: Danny Verete
Produced by: Yehuda Bitton
Sponsored by: Channel 8-Israel & Gesher Multicultural Film Fund
Language: Hebrew & Arabic with English / French subtitles
The attempts to harness wind and solar energy for the benefit of the residents of the Palestinian village of Susia. Working through action, rather than through protest, a group of determined individuals demonstrates how they are figuratively and literally lighting up lives.
DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Naf - A Street Kid
(Doc., Long version: 80 min.; Short Version: 58 min., DVD/DVCAM, color, 2006)Written & Directed by: Moshe Alafi
Second Director: Yoav Kleinman
Produced by: Moshe Alafi - Alafim productions
Sponsored by: The Second Authority for Radio & TV
Language: Hebrew & English with English subtitles / French subtitles
The shocking and revealing documentation of a homeless boy, Naf, who is the son of an ultra-orthodox family thrown out of his parents' home for being a "bad apple". From the age of 14 he wanders the Jerusalem streets fighting for his survival.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Loving Sophia
(Doc, 54 min. & 72 min. color/ black&white, DVD, 2010)Directed and produced by: Ohad Itach
Sponsored by: MAKOR Foundation and YES Doco
Language: Hebrew and Russian with English, French or Russian subtitles
The dark corners of growing up as a new immigrant are powerfully explored in this intense documentary. Sophie's wrenching journey into darkness is strikingly documented as her decent into drugs and prostitution leads not only to a powerful film, but to the possibility of moving on.
DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Children Without a Shadow
(Doc 66 min. DVD/BETA, 2009)Written and directed by: Bernard Balteau
Produced by: DERIVES/ Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne
Sponsored by: RTBF (Télévision Belge)
A remarkable story told through the experiences of a remarkable man. As a child of four Prof. Shaul Harel was hidden in Belgium during World War II. His story is the story of the resilience of the spirit.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Couple or Kids
(Doc 57 min. HDCam/DVD, 2012)Directed by: Itay Berkowitz
Produced by: Orly Vilnai and Guy Meroz and Roni Livneh
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
Two married journalists expose their traumatic experience as they go through fertility treatments.Two married journalists expose their traumatic experience as they go through fertility treatments.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Jewish Identity in France
(Doc., 34 min. HDcam, DVD, 2014)Written and Directed by: Gilad Inbar
Co-Writers: Gilad Inbar & Amitai Achiman
Produced by: Amitai Achiman
Sponsored by: Beit HaTfutsot - The Museum of the Jewish People
Language: French, Hebrew and English with English subtitles
A visit to Paris of today and a look at the Jews who live there.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
I Was There in Color
(doc., 55 min., Digibeta/DVD, Color, 2010)Directed by: Avishai Kfir - Rei Communications Ltd.
Produced by: Itzhak Rubin
Sponsored by: IBA Channel 1-Israel & The Rabinovich Foundation – Cinema Project
Language: English narration
Extraordinary, never before seen footage of Israel’s History in color.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Jewish Transit Berlin
(Doc, 52 min. DVD/BETA color, 2009)Directed by: Gabriel Heim
Produced by: Jost-Arend Bösenberg - DOKfilm Fernsehproduktion GmbH
Language: German & English with English subtitles
While most documentaries recall the Shoah, “Jewish Transit Berlin” intends to shed new light on the ‘day after’ and uncovers the postwar fate of the Jewish woman, men and children who survived the Holocaust and sought refuge in the Displaced Persons Camps in Berlin.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90