The Secrets
at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Film screenings:
Monday, July 28, 2008 - San Francisco
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - Berkeley
Thursday, August 7, 2008 - Palo Alto
Set in Safed in Northern Israel where the mystical texts of the Kaballah were first interpreted and studied, three women meet on the road to redemption. Naomi knows her sacred texts better than her own heart. Michelle's passion needs purpose. Ailing Anouk brings them together. Each seeks reconciliation with G-d and her own female essence. Daughter of an esteemed rabbi, Naomi tricks her father, postponing an arranged marriage to attend a seminary for women. Her father does not know that she harbors the desire to be a rabbi herself. She and Michelle deliver food for the soul to Anouk. Raiding forbidden Kaballah texts, they create the rituals to release her from her painful past. As Naomi and Michelle's bond intensifies, old secrets are revealed and new ones must be kept. They risk all to fulfill their commitment to their sick friend and to each other. To err is human; to forgive, divine.
Directed by Avi Nesher
Israel, France, 2006, 120 min. Color, Hebrew with English subtitles
Watch the trailer at www.thesecretsmovie.com
Monday, July 28, 2008 - 9:30 pm
Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street, San Francisco - map
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 6:30 pm
Roda Theatre at the Berkeley Rep
2025 Addison Street, Berkeley - map
Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 9:00 pm
CineArts @ Palo Alto Square
3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto - map
Co-sponsored by LGBT Alliance and the Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation.
Co-presented by Frameline and Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay.
