The Ultra-Orthodox Riddle

The Ultra-Orthodox Riddle

A panel discussion about the flourishing of Ultra-Orthodox filmmaking and story for diverse audiences.

A special meeting to discuss the prosperity of ultra-Orthodox cinema and the ultra-orthodox story at this time. ultra-Orthodox filmmakers for the ultra-Orthodox audience, ultra-Orthodox filmmakers who strive to expose the ultra-Orthodox world to diverse, secular and international audiences, and filmmakers with an ultra-Orthodox background who observe the ultra-Orthodox world.

The event will be held in Hebrew.

Participants:

Rama Burshtein-Shai (Fill the Void, Fire Dance)

Ariel Cohen and Shahar Ben-Hur (Cohen and a Half Brothers)

Rachel Elitzur (Wedding Night)

Yehuda & Dini Grovais (Jewish Revenge 6: Gaza in Focus)

Brachi Haisherik (Floortime)

Moderator: Marlyn Vinig - Film scholar, critic and filmmaker

Photo credit: Wedding Night, photo by: Avigail Sperber, courtesy of yes docu