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Cinema Sabaya
WEDNESDAY, AUG 9TH 7:00P TO 9:00P
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Orit Fouks Rotem, award-winning Israeli writer and director of "Cinema Sabaya," will actively participate in an audience-driven Q & A immediately after the film showing. The intimate prize-winning Cinema Sabaya, filmed in Israel, focuses on eight women, four Muslim and four Jewish, who come together for a video workshop. Based on writer and director Orit Fouks Rotem’s experience as a teacher and her encounter with the women, the result is a film full of love, humor, laughter, unexpected sorrows, and empowerment. The Arabic word “sabaya” translates to “morning light.” The film presents a deft and heartfelt portrait of art’s capacity to bridge cultural divides. Presented by Stowe Jewish Film Festival

The Stowe Jewish Film Festival, (SJFF), now in its 8th year, kicked off with Hava Nagila at JCOGS on July 23. Cinema Sabaya at Spruce Peak on August 9, That Orchestra with the Broken Instruments at the Phantom Theater in Warren on August 16, and a simultaneous showing of The Story of Annette Zelman at the Savoy Theater and Where is Anne Frank at Beth Jacob Synagogue, both in Montpelier on August 27. Films are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

“The film festival strives to cultivate and champion the films of emerging and award-winning filmmakers on a national and international compass,” said Patti Rubin, one of the festival’s volunteer organizers. Rabbi David added, “The 2023 Summer Stars series is going to help create an unforgettable summer season.” 
So get your tickets and bring your friends!

You Can Help!

Make a positive difference in the community by becoming a Film Festival Patron. Receive preferred seating and written acknowledgement of your contribution.

• Celebration Patron $500—includes 4 tickets to all events, reserved seating at the concert, and an acknowledgement letter.
• Patron $240—includes 2 tickets for all events, reserved seating at the concert and an acknowledgement letter.
• Friend $120—includes 1 ticket for all events, reserved seating at the concert and an acknowledgement letter.

Special thanks to these generous sponsors for making Summer Stars and the Stowe Jewish Film Festival come to life!

• Celebration Sponsors Acabay, Inc., The Graddock Group at Morgan Stanley, Pall Spera Company Realtors
• Celebration Supporters Edward Jones - Caren Merson, Topnotch Resort, Union Bank
• Celebration Friends The Alchemist, Brenna B Interiors, Church Mutual, Edelweiss Mountain Deli, Green Mountain Gastroenterology, Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group, LandVest - Christie’s International Realty, and System Integrators
• Film Festival Media Sponsor Vermont Public
• Film Festival Sponsor Wine Vault
• Film Sponsors Coldwell Banker, Cushman Design Group, Dr Jeff and Tina Glosser, Loomis Property Management, NJoy Weddings and Events, RK Miles, Smith MacDonald Real Estate, Stowe Country Homes, UPS Store, Well Heeled
• Film Festival Community Sponsor Jewish Communities of Vermont and The Covenant Foundation

(Sponsors as of 7/17/2023)

See you there!