Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem at SFJFF WinterFest

France Israel, Germany, 2014, 115 min, Feature Narrative, English, Arabic, Hebrew w/ subtitles, Directors: Ronit & Shlomi Elkabetz

Co-Presented by the JCF Office of Israel and Global Engagement

In Israel there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce. Only Rabbis can legitimate a marriage or its dissolution. But this dissolution is only possible with full consent from the husband, who in the end has more power than the judges. Viviane Amsalem has been applying for divorce for three years. But her husband Elisha will not agree. His cold intransigence, Viviane's determination to fight for her freedom, and the ambiguous role of the judges shape a procedure in which tragedy vies with absurdity, and everything is brought out for judgment. Nominated for a Golden Globe (Best Foreign Film), and Israel's entry for the Oscars. Stars Ronit Elkabetz (Invisible, SFJFF 2012, Jaffa, SFJFF 2010).

Tickets: $12 Members | $13 Students/Seniors | $14 GA

Back for it's second edition, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival presents WinterFest on Saturday, January 17 at the historic Roxie Theatre! Whether it be Jewish history, comedy, drama or Jewish food you’re looking for, WinterFest has something for every appetite. Featuring a full day of new screenings, WinterFest brings the Bay Area Jewish Community year-round, quality programming by showcasing independent film working with Jewish themes from all around the world. 

The first and largest of its kind, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is a year-round media arts organization that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people. Our programs are meant to create community and strengthen consciousness of Jewish identity, history and culture; provide a dynamic and inclusive forum for exploration of and dialogue about Jewish experiences around the world, and encourage independent filmmakers working with Jewish themes. 

See you at the movies!