saturday/1
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. Nov. 1: “It Happened in St. Tropez,” 7 p.m.; “Blumenthal,” 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2: “Aftermath,” 3 p.m.; “Hunting Elephants,” 5:30 p.m.; “Under the Same Sun,” 8 p.m. Nov. 8: “Hanna’s Journey,” 7 p.m.; “One Small Hitch,” 9:30 p.m. Nov. 9: “For a Woman,” 3 p.m.; “Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life” and “The Return of the Violin,” 5 p.m.; “Cupcakes,” 7:30 p.m. At Camera 12, 201 S. Second St., San Jose. $12-$14. Nov. 3: “For a Woman,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4: The Jewish Cardinal,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5: “Run Boy Run,” 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 10: “The Wonders,” 7:30 p.m. Nov 11: “Ida,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12: “A Place in Heaven,” 7:30 p.m. At Camera 7, 1875 Bascom Ave., Campbell. $12-$14. Festival continues through Nov. 16. Complete schedule at www.svjff.org
wednesday/5
“Body and Soul.” Film about the connections between the Jewish people and the land of Israel. Followed by a discussion with producer-director Gloria Greenfield. At BlueLight Cinemas, 21257 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 7:30 p.m. Also Nov. 6. $10. www.bluelightcinemas.com
thursday/6
“Oma and Bella.” A pair of old Jewish friends connects to the world and each other through their cooking. Part of Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival. At Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 1 and 7:30 p.m. $15. www.jccsoco.org
friday/7
“Glove Story.” Four short stories comprise film about borders and personal space by Israeli filmmaker Oren Shekdy, with choreography by Dana Ruttenberg. Part of San Francisco Dance Film Festival. At Brava Theater, 2781 24th St., S.F. 7 p.m. $13-$15. www.sfdancefilmfest.org
saturday/8
“American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco.” Documentary about the city’s Jewish pioneers. Part of Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At Beth Chaim Congregation,1800 Holbrook Drive, Danville. 7 p.m. $10-$12, free for 16 and younger. www.bethchaim.com
tuesday/11
“24 Days.” French film recounts the anti-Semitic kidnapping and murder of Parisian Jew Ilan Halimi. In French with English subtitles. Part of Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival. At Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 1 and 7:30 p.m. $15. www.jccsoco.org
thursday/13
“Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon.” Documentary by Mike Myers chronicles career of the legendary Hollywood talent manager. Screening followed by Q&A with Gordon and Myers. Part of Napa Valley Film Festival. At Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 2 p.m. Prices vary. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org