30th Seattle Jewish Film Festival: March 22-April 6
March 25, 2025
6:20 PM & 8:30 PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN - See the full lineup on seattleJFF.org
Presented by the Seattle Jewish Film Festival (a program of Stroum Jewish Community Center).
30th SJFF Pearl Anniversary: Like a pearl formed through resilience and transformation, for 30 years SJFF has illuminated powerful stories that shine through history’s darkest moments and celebrate the triumphs of Jewish life, culture and cinema: 30 films for 30 years.
30th Seattle Jewish Film Festival: Most Precious of Cargoes (La Plus précieuse des marchandises)
France | 2024 | 81 min. | Michel Hazanavicius
March 25, 2025
A cinematic gem that transcends time, delivering a poignant reflection on hope during the Holocaust through the enduring power of human connection. This modern classic with its profound message of love triumphing over hate promises to be cherished across generations.
30th Seattle Jewish Film Festival: The City (העיר הזו)
Israel | 2023 | 80 min. | Amit Ulman
March 25, 2025
The city in which the story is set is a combination of present-day Tel Aviv and an American metropolis from 1940s gangster movies. Joe, a private detective, is hired by a beautiful and mysterious cabaret singer, Sarah, to find her missing sister. Despite his suspicions that Sarah might be harboring secrets of her own, Joe decides to take the case—a decision that could cost him his life.