saturday/14

“The Art Dealer (L’Antiquare).” A Jewish journalist tries to recover paintings stolen from her family during World War II. Part of East Bay Jewish Film Festival. At Century 16 Theatres, 125 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill. 8 p.m. Tickets available on rush/standby status only. www.eastbayjewishfilm.org

sunday/15

“Israeli Film Club: Apples from the Desert.” A girl from an ultra-Orthodox family seeks a secular life. In Hebrew with English subtitles. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 6 and 8:30 p.m. $10-$15. www.paloaltojcc.org/film

“Igor and the Cranes’ Journey.” Migration challenges a Russian boy and a newborn crane. Part of East Bay Jewish Film Festival. In Hebrew and Russian with subtitles. At Century 16 Theatres, 125 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill. 9:30 a.m. www.eastbayjewishfilm.org

“My German Friend.” A Jewish émigré falls in love with the son of a former Nazi official in 1950s Buenos Aires. In Spanish and German with subtitles. Part of East Bay Jewish Film Festival. At Century 16 Theatres, 125 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill. 12 p.m. www.eastbayjewishfilm.org

“Generation War.” Drama about the experiences of five young Germans through World War II. In German and Polish with subtitles. Part of East Bay Jewish Film Festival. At Century 16 Theatres, 125 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill. 3 p.m. www.eastbayjewishfilm.org

thursday/19

“They Were Promised the Sea.” Documentary investigates exodus of Jews from Morocco as well as the director’s family history. Sponsored by Bay Area Jewish Voice for Peace. At South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St. 7 p.m. $10-$20 suggested donation. [email protected]

“Jewish Identity in Film.” Presentation with clips by film studies teacher Rick Winston about the rise of Jewish filmmakers and the depiction of Jews onscreen. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org

sunday/22

From “Above and Beyond”

On the big screen in Carmel. Now in its fifth year, the Carmel Jewish Film Festival offers an eclectic array of films. “Above and Beyond” documents American World War II veterans who volunteered to defend Israel. “A Bottle in the Gaza Sea” reveals a tender email correspondence between a young Israeli and a Palestinian. The closing-night feature is “American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco.” All three films will be followed by Q&A discussion with guest speakers.

Festival continues through March 22 at three locations in Carmel and Monterey. $6-$30. www.carmeljff.org

thursday/26

“The Price of Kings: Shimon Peres.” Documentary takes an inside look at the former Israeli prime minister and the critical events he experienced. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. www.paloaltojcc.org