Regina
New York Jewish Film Festival 2014
January 8 - 23, 2014
U.S. Premiere!
Director Diana Groó in person for Q&A!
Rachel Weisz narrates this artful archival footage documentary that brings to life the story of Regina Jonas, who, in 1935 Berlin, made history by becoming the first woman ordained as a rabbi.
Screening with: Binding (Katarzyna Plazinska & Aaron Ellis, 10m)
U.S. Premiere!
Director Diana Groó in person for Q&A!
From a single surviving photo, director Diana Groó brings to life the story of the first woman rabbi in the world. Regina Jonas (1902 – 1944) grew up the daughter of a peddler and made history in by becoming ordained as a rabbi in Berlin in 1935. Archival footage artfully arranged and scored takes us through the story, showing us the rich, pulsating street life of Berlin and compelling scenes from synagogues, schools, and Jewish cultural life. Rachel Weisz (star of Betrayal on Broadway) gives voice to the inspirational Regina.
Screening with:
Binding | Katarzyna Plazinska & Aaron Ellis | Poland/U.S. | 2013 | 10m
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